Member Area
A Guided Walk in the beautiful and historic
Bradfield Park North
Walk lead by Frank Johnson, former Chair of Engineering Heritage, Sydney.
Join a guided walk in the park to discover the layers of history evidenced by the landscape, architecture and engineering features of Bradfield Park, one of the most significant public open spaces in Sydney.
Named after Dr John Job Crew (JJC) Bradfield (1867-1943), chief engineer for the Bridge and the Metropolitan Railways, Bradfield Park was created from land resumed by the NSW Government to build the Bridge. The former streets and houses of Milsons Point that occupied the site – mainly working-class terraces – were demolished from 1923 onwards for the construction of the Bridge’s northern approaches.
JJC Bradfield was involved in the donation of the parkland to North Sydney Council following completion of the Bridge in 1932. His plans called for Australian native trees, although many exotics were also planted. Council completed the northern rockery and Milsons Point Station entry section of the park in 1934. However, plans for further works were disrupted by the Great Depression of the 1930s. In 2003 the revitalisation of the park was untaken to incorporate original concepts of Landscape Architect, David Banbury, including the sunken garden and the entrance to the Station.
Come earlier at 1pm for lunch at Sidando Cafe 1b/110-116 Alfred St, Milsons Point (at own expense)
When: Wednesday 16 October 2024
Cost $5 Members /$10 Associates
If not filled, open to non-Members two weeks before, at $15 Non-members
[No refunds available]
RSVP close 13 September
Event host: Gaille (M) 0414 885 619
(E) gailledargan@gmail.com