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Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - View from west, Excelsior Hall, Port Melbourne, Gary Spivak, 2000
Taken by Gary Spivak, an officer of the City of Port Phillip involved with the reconstruction of heritage buildings to create low cost housing. this project was under his direction.B&W photos of Excelsior Hall 2003, prior to redevelopment into units 14 - view of Hall from Westbuilt environment - civic, town planning, heritage, excelsior hall, rsl, returned services league -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, $1 million in budget for Arts Centre, 2017
Whitehorse Council has allocated $1 million for the redevelopment of the Whitehorse Centre from its budget 2017 -18.whitehorse centre, city of whitehorse -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Sole remaining house in Adelaide Street, Ringwood 1987
Black and white photograph of house.Written on back of photograph: "9/1/87 - Sole remaining house in Adelaide Street. Not included in the plans for redevelopment of Eastland." -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BENDIGO ADVERTISER COLLECTION: SPORTS STAR AWARDS PRESENTATIONS, 18/4/95
Coloured photograph, two people, photograph of Colin Nankervis and Daniel Coon at Lord's Raceway doing redevelopment work in 1995. Bendigo Advertiser description on back of photo: 18/4/95 DH Lord's Raceway Redevelopment Colin Nankervis (Engineer) Daniel Coon (Track consultant from the USA)recreations, sports, awards -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Princes Street exterior, Excelsior Hall, Port Melbourne, Gary Spivak, 2000
Taken by Gary Spivak, an officer of the City of Port Phillip involved with the reconstruction of heritage buildings to create low cost housing. this project was under his direction.B&W photos of Excelsior Hall 2003, prior to redevelopment into units 10 - Princes St view from southbuilt environment - civic, town planning, heritage, excelsior hall, rsl, returned services league -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Archive, Janet Bolitho, Bayside Archival, 2003 - 2004
A white folder named "the Bayside Project" A guide to the resources held by the PMHPS on the redevelopment of the Port Melbourne Waterfront 1984-94town planning - proposals shelved - bayside, public action campaigns, local government - city of port melbourne, built environment, swallow street, bain street, the bayside project, janet bolitho, lyn allison, terry chumpley, brian couldrey, john drury, pat grainger, ian mckay, barry merat, evan ogilvy, susan reidy, jenny turnbull, noel turnbull, ronald 'bunna' walsh, perce mcguire white, perce white -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Station Street exterior, Excelsior Hall, Port Melbourne, Gary Spivak, 2000
Taken by Gary Spivak, an officer of the City of Port Phillip involved with the reconstruction of heritage buildings to create low cost housing. this project was under his direction.B&W photos of Excelsior Hall 2003, prior to redevelopment into units 11 - Station St view from southbuilt environment - civic, town planning, heritage, excelsior hall, rsl, returned services league -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Proposed residential redevelopment Stokes/Farrell/Station Streets area, Port Melbourne, 1969
Six (6) documents (including letters) relating to "Proposal for residential redevelopment of Stokes/Farrell/Station streets area in 1969"town planning - proposals shelved, local government - city of port melbourne, nathan h beller, farrell street, stokes street, station street, andreas (andy) t aanensen, town clerks, russell kennedy and cook -
Clunes Museum
Book, GISELLE BANKS, CLUNES MUSEUM - CONSERVATION BRIEF FOR DEVELOPMENT OCTOBER 2005, 2005
THE FOLLOWING CONSERVATION REPORT HAS BEEN COMMISSIONED BY THE CLUNES MUSEUM COMMITTEE IN CONJUNCTION IWHT THE HEPBURN SHIRE COUNCIL TO PROVIDED CONSERVATION RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE POTENTIAL REDEVELOPMENT OF THE CLUNES MUSEUM...CONSERVATION BRIEF ON THE CLUNES MUSEUM REDEVELOPMENT BY GISELLE BANKS. BOUND A4 BOOK CONTAINING 70 PAGES. 2 COPIESnon-fictionTHE FOLLOWING CONSERVATION REPORT HAS BEEN COMMISSIONED BY THE CLUNES MUSEUM COMMITTEE IN CONJUNCTION IWHT THE HEPBURN SHIRE COUNCIL TO PROVIDED CONSERVATION RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE POTENTIAL REDEVELOPMENT OF THE CLUNES MUSEUM...building assessment, clunes museum, museum redevelopment -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Corner Nott and Farrell Streets, Port Melbourne, 1970 - 1979
Photographic images of properties in Port Melbourne. Image may have been taken by a PMHPS member or scanned from a past resident or taken for real estate sale purposes. Corner Nott and Farrell Streets Two images ; 1970s prior to redevelopment of unusual octagonal building; 2012 after redevelopment of public housingbuilt environment - domestic, nott street, farrell street -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Redevelopment of Port Melbourne seafront, Webb Dock to Lagoon Pier, Ron Laing, 1991 - 2000
Part of Ron Laing's collection of photographs recording Port Melbourne over a thirteen year period. Donated to the PMH&PS by the photographer.A set of 115 colour photographs covering the redevelopment of the Port Melbourne sea-front from Webb Dock to the Lagoon Pier in the 1990sbuilt environment, ron laing -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Flyer - Invitation to planning meeting re campaign against converting the Railway Reserve to a road, Anne Callaghan, 19 Dec 1988
Friends of the Park was established to campaign against the proposal to turn the Railway Reserve into a major road to service the proposed Bayside development. Anne Callaghan was the convenor.Handwritten photocopied invitation to a planning meeting to campaign against converting the Railway Reserve to a major road, an aspect of the 'Bayside' redevelopment, 1988public action campaigns, societies clubs unions and other organisations, transport, parks and gardens, town planning - proposals shelved - bayside, anne callaghan, friends of the park, railway reserve -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Fox Hay building, corner Beach and Nott Streets, Port Melbourne, Glen Stuart, 16 Nov 2002
Colour photo of the Fox Hay building at Beach and Nott Streets (formerly the Seamen's Institute), partly demolished for redevelopment Nov. 2002.built environment - commercial, fox hay timber and hardware pty ltd, seamen's institute -
Clunes Museum
Document - AGENDA, HEPBURN SHIRE COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING OF COUNCIL AGENDA, 2011
MEETING HELD IN DAYLESFORD SENIOR ZITIZENS CLUBROOMS ON TUESDAY 10TH MAY 2011 AT 4PMAGENDA OF SPECIAL MEETING OF HEPBURN SHIRE COUNCIL IN RELATION TO THE APPLICATION FOR FUNDING FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE CLUNES MUSEUM (CLUNES COMMUNITY AND INTERPRETIVE CENTRE)agenda, hepburn shire council, local government.- clunes museum redevelopment -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Civic centre on schedule, 1996
The $2 million redevelopment of the Nunawading Civic Centre is on schedule. Staff from Box Hill will be able to move in early in the new year.The $2 million redevelopment of the Nunawading Civic Centre is on schedule. Staff from Box Hill will be able to move in early in the new year.The $2 million redevelopment of the Nunawading Civic Centre is on schedule. Staff from Box Hill will be able to move in early in the new year.local government, city of whitehorse, municipal offices, wallace, marie, hodgkiss, gary, nunawading civic centre -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Mitcham plan under way, 1986
Article stating that Edward Street, Mitcham will be closed for redevelopment of Mitcham Shopping Centre and the removal of the Guide Hall in Britannia Street to Halliday Park.Article stating that Edward Street, Mitcham will be closed for redevelopment of Mitcham Shopping Centre and the removal of the Guide Hall in Britannia Street to Halliday Park.Article stating that Edward Street, Mitcham will be closed for redevelopment of Mitcham Shopping Centre and the removal of the Guide Hall in Britannia Street to Halliday Park.edward street, mitcham, mitcham shopping centre, mitcham guides, britannia street, halliday park -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Former Willsmere (Kew) Mental Hospital
The former Kew Lunatic Asylum, was commenced in 1856 and opened in 1872. At various stages of the institution's history it was named the Kew Lunatic Asylum (1872-1956), Kew Mental Hospital (1956-1960s), Willsmere Mental Hospital (c.1960s-1982), and the Willsmere Unit (1982-1989). Most of the records relating to this former institution are held by the relevant Government Department or by the Public Record Office Victoria. Due to the location of this institution in Kew, the Kew Historical Society also holds an extensive photographic archive as well as significant collections of personal papers collected by staff who worked there.This photograph is one of a series donated to the Society by the photographer, taken following the closure of the Willsmere Unit, and before its redevelopment as a private residential complex. The series is historically significant in that it depicts interior and exterior views of the former institution that were subsequently altered or demolished during redevelopment. A number of the 'views' are socially significant as they allow us to examine the ways in which public institutional architecture in the 19th and 20th centuries responded to the needs of those with perceived mental health issues. Colour snapshot of a part or section of the former Willsmere (Kew) Mental Hospital, taken following its decommissioning and before its sale and redevelopment.kew lunatic asylum, kew mental hospital, willsmere mental hospital, willsmere unit, health & human services, mental health, institutional architecture -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Former Willsmere (Kew) Mental Hospital
The former Kew Lunatic Asylum, was commenced in 1856 and opened in 1872. At various stages of the institution's history it was named the Kew Lunatic Asylum (1872-1956), Kew Mental Hospital (1956-1960s), Willsmere Mental Hospital (c.1960s-1982), and the Willsmere Unit (1982-1989). Most of the records relating to this former institution are held by the relevant Government Department or by the Public Record Office Victoria. Due to the location of this institution in Kew, the Kew Historical Society also holds an extensive photographic archive as well as significant collections of personal papers collected by staff who worked there.This photograph is one of a series donated to the Society by the photographer, taken following the closure of the Willsmere Unit, and before its redevelopment as a private residential complex. The series is historically significant in that it depicts interior and exterior views of the former institution that were subsequently altered or demolished during redevelopment. A number of the 'views' are socially significant as they allow us to examine the ways in which public institutional architecture in the 19th and 20th centuries responded to the needs of those with perceived mental health issues. Colour snapshot of a part or section of the former Willsmere (Kew) Mental Hospital, taken following its decommissioning and before its sale and redevelopment.kew lunatic asylum, kew mental hospital, willsmere mental hospital, willsmere unit, health & human services, mental health, institutional architecture -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Former Willsmere (Kew) Mental Hospital
The former Kew Lunatic Asylum, was commenced in 1856 and opened in 1872. At various stages of the institution's history it was named the Kew Lunatic Asylum (1872-1956), Kew Mental Hospital (1956-1960s), Willsmere Mental Hospital (c.1960s-1982), and the Willsmere Unit (1982-1989). Most of the records relating to this former institution are held by the relevant Government Department or by the Public Record Office Victoria. Due to the location of this institution in Kew, the Kew Historical Society also holds an extensive photographic archive as well as significant collections of personal papers collected by staff who worked there.This photograph is one of a series donated to the Society by the photographer, taken following the closure of the Willsmere Unit, and before its redevelopment as a private residential complex. The series is historically significant in that it depicts interior and exterior views of the former institution that were subsequently altered or demolished during redevelopment. A number of the 'views' are socially significant as they allow us to examine the ways in which public institutional architecture in the 19th and 20th centuries responded to the needs of those with perceived mental health issues. Colour snapshot of a part or section of the former Willsmere (Kew) Mental Hospital, taken following its decommissioning and before its sale and redevelopment.kew lunatic asylum, kew mental hospital, willsmere mental hospital, willsmere unit, health & human services, mental health, institutional architecture -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Former Willsmere (Kew) Mental Hospital
The former Kew Lunatic Asylum, was commenced in 1856 and opened in 1872. At various stages of the institution's history it was named the Kew Lunatic Asylum (1872-1956), Kew Mental Hospital (1956-1960s), Willsmere Mental Hospital (c.1960s-1982), and the Willsmere Unit (1982-1989). Most of the records relating to this former institution are held by the relevant Government Department or by the Public Record Office Victoria. Due to the location of this institution in Kew, the Kew Historical Society also holds an extensive photographic archive as well as significant collections of personal papers collected by staff who worked there.This photograph is one of a series donated to the Society by the photographer, taken following the closure of the Willsmere Unit, and before its redevelopment as a private residential complex. The series is historically significant in that it depicts interior and exterior views of the former institution that were subsequently altered or demolished during redevelopment. A number of the 'views' are socially significant as they allow us to examine the ways in which public institutional architecture in the 19th and 20th centuries responded to the needs of those with perceived mental health issues. Colour snapshot of a part or section of the former Willsmere (Kew) Mental Hospital, taken following its decommissioning and before its sale and redevelopment.kew lunatic asylum, kew mental hospital, willsmere mental hospital, willsmere unit, health & human services, mental health, institutional architecture -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Former Willsmere (Kew) Mental Hospital
The former Kew Lunatic Asylum, was commenced in 1856 and opened in 1872. At various stages of the institution's history it was named the Kew Lunatic Asylum (1872-1956), Kew Mental Hospital (1956-1960s), Willsmere Mental Hospital (c.1960s-1982), and the Willsmere Unit (1982-1989). Most of the records relating to this former institution are held by the relevant Government Department or by the Public Record Office Victoria. Due to the location of this institution in Kew, the Kew Historical Society also holds an extensive photographic archive as well as significant collections of personal papers collected by staff who worked there.This photograph is one of a series donated to the Society by the photographer, taken following the closure of the Willsmere Unit, and before its redevelopment as a private residential complex. The series is historically significant in that it depicts interior and exterior views of the former institution that were subsequently altered or demolished during redevelopment. A number of the 'views' are socially significant as they allow us to examine the ways in which public institutional architecture in the 19th and 20th centuries responded to the needs of those with perceived mental health issues. Colour snapshot of a part or section of the former Willsmere (Kew) Mental Hospital, taken following its decommissioning and before its sale and redevelopment.kew lunatic asylum, kew mental hospital, willsmere mental hospital, willsmere unit, health & human services, mental health, institutional architecture -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Former Willsmere (Kew) Mental Hospital
The former Kew Lunatic Asylum, was commenced in 1856 and opened in 1872. At various stages of the institution's history it was named the Kew Lunatic Asylum (1872-1956), Kew Mental Hospital (1956-1960s), Willsmere Mental Hospital (c.1960s-1982), and the Willsmere Unit (1982-1989). Most of the records relating to this former institution are held by the relevant Government Department or by the Public Record Office Victoria. Due to the location of this institution in Kew, the Kew Historical Society also holds an extensive photographic archive as well as significant collections of personal papers collected by staff who worked there.This photograph is one of a series donated to the Society by the photographer, taken following the closure of the Willsmere Unit, and before its redevelopment as a private residential complex. The series is historically significant in that it depicts interior and exterior views of the former institution that were subsequently altered or demolished during redevelopment. A number of the 'views' are socially significant as they allow us to examine the ways in which public institutional architecture in the 19th and 20th centuries responded to the needs of those with perceived mental health issues. Colour snapshot of a part or section of the former Willsmere (Kew) Mental Hospital, taken following its decommissioning and before its sale and redevelopment.kew lunatic asylum, kew mental hospital, willsmere mental hospital, willsmere unit, health & human services, mental health, institutional architecture -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Former Willsmere (Kew) Mental Hospital
The former Kew Lunatic Asylum, was commenced in 1856 and opened in 1872. At various stages of the institution's history it was named the Kew Lunatic Asylum (1872-1956), Kew Mental Hospital (1956-1960s), Willsmere Mental Hospital (c.1960s-1982), and the Willsmere Unit (1982-1989). Most of the records relating to this former institution are held by the relevant Government Department or by the Public Record Office Victoria. Due to the location of this institution in Kew, the Kew Historical Society also holds an extensive photographic archive as well as significant collections of personal papers collected by staff who worked there.This photograph is one of a series donated to the Society by the photographer, taken following the closure of the Willsmere Unit, and before its redevelopment as a private residential complex. The series is historically significant in that it depicts interior and exterior views of the former institution that were subsequently altered or demolished during redevelopment. A number of the 'views' are socially significant as they allow us to examine the ways in which public institutional architecture in the 19th and 20th centuries responded to the needs of those with perceived mental health issues. Colour snapshot of a part or section of the former Willsmere (Kew) Mental Hospital, taken following its decommissioning and before its sale and redevelopment.kew lunatic asylum, kew mental hospital, willsmere mental hospital, willsmere unit, health & human services, mental health, institutional architecture -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Former Willsmere (Kew) Mental Hospital
The former Kew Lunatic Asylum, was commenced in 1856 and opened in 1872. At various stages of the institution's history it was named the Kew Lunatic Asylum (1872-1956), Kew Mental Hospital (1956-1960s), Willsmere Mental Hospital (c.1960s-1982), and the Willsmere Unit (1982-1989). Most of the records relating to this former institution are held by the relevant Government Department or by the Public Record Office Victoria. Due to the location of this institution in Kew, the Kew Historical Society also holds an extensive photographic archive as well as significant collections of personal papers collected by staff who worked there.This photograph is one of a series donated to the Society by the photographer, taken following the closure of the Willsmere Unit, and before its redevelopment as a private residential complex. The series is historically significant in that it depicts interior and exterior views of the former institution that were subsequently altered or demolished during redevelopment. A number of the 'views' are socially significant as they allow us to examine the ways in which public institutional architecture in the 19th and 20th centuries responded to the needs of those with perceived mental health issues. Colour snapshot of a part or section of the former Willsmere (Kew) Mental Hospital, taken following its decommissioning and before its sale and redevelopment.kew lunatic asylum, kew mental hospital, willsmere mental hospital, willsmere unit, health & human services, mental health, institutional architecture -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Former Willsmere (Kew) Mental Hospital
The former Kew Lunatic Asylum, was commenced in 1856 and opened in 1872. At various stages of the institution's history it was named the Kew Lunatic Asylum (1872-1956), Kew Mental Hospital (1956-1960s), Willsmere Mental Hospital (c.1960s-1982), and the Willsmere Unit (1982-1989). Most of the records relating to this former institution are held by the relevant Government Department or by the Public Record Office Victoria. Due to the location of this institution in Kew, the Kew Historical Society also holds an extensive photographic archive as well as significant collections of personal papers collected by staff who worked there.This photograph is one of a series donated to the Society by the photographer, taken following the closure of the Willsmere Unit, and before its redevelopment as a private residential complex. The series is historically significant in that it depicts interior and exterior views of the former institution that were subsequently altered or demolished during redevelopment. A number of the 'views' are socially significant as they allow us to examine the ways in which public institutional architecture in the 19th and 20th centuries responded to the needs of those with perceived mental health issues. Colour snapshot of a part or section of the former Willsmere (Kew) Mental Hospital, taken following its decommissioning and before its sale and redevelopment.kew lunatic asylum, kew mental hospital, willsmere mental hospital, willsmere unit, health & human services, mental health, institutional architecture -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Former Willsmere (Kew) Mental Hospital
The former Kew Lunatic Asylum, was commenced in 1856 and opened in 1872. At various stages of the institution's history it was named the Kew Lunatic Asylum (1872-1956), Kew Mental Hospital (1956-1960s), Willsmere Mental Hospital (c.1960s-1982), and the Willsmere Unit (1982-1989). Most of the records relating to this former institution are held by the relevant Government Department or by the Public Record Office Victoria. Due to the location of this institution in Kew, the Kew Historical Society also holds an extensive photographic archive as well as significant collections of personal papers collected by staff who worked there.This photograph is one of a series donated to the Society by the photographer, taken following the closure of the Willsmere Unit, and before its redevelopment as a private residential complex. The series is historically significant in that it depicts interior and exterior views of the former institution that were subsequently altered or demolished during redevelopment. A number of the 'views' are socially significant as they allow us to examine the ways in which public institutional architecture in the 19th and 20th centuries responded to the needs of those with perceived mental health issues. Colour snapshot of a part or section of the former Willsmere (Kew) Mental Hospital, taken following its decommissioning and before its sale and redevelopment.kew lunatic asylum, kew mental hospital, willsmere mental hospital, willsmere unit, health & human services, mental health, institutional architecture -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Former Willsmere (Kew) Mental Hospital
The former Kew Lunatic Asylum, was commenced in 1856 and opened in 1872. At various stages of the institution's history it was named the Kew Lunatic Asylum (1872-1956), Kew Mental Hospital (1956-1960s), Willsmere Mental Hospital (c.1960s-1982), and the Willsmere Unit (1982-1989). Most of the records relating to this former institution are held by the relevant Government Department or by the Public Record Office Victoria. Due to the location of this institution in Kew, the Kew Historical Society also holds an extensive photographic archive as well as significant collections of personal papers collected by staff who worked there.This photograph is one of a series donated to the Society by the photographer, taken following the closure of the Willsmere Unit, and before its redevelopment as a private residential complex. The series is historically significant in that it depicts interior and exterior views of the former institution that were subsequently altered or demolished during redevelopment. A number of the 'views' are socially significant as they allow us to examine the ways in which public institutional architecture in the 19th and 20th centuries responded to the needs of those with perceived mental health issues. Colour snapshot of a part or section of the former Willsmere (Kew) Mental Hospital, taken following its decommissioning and before its sale and redevelopment.kew lunatic asylum, kew mental hospital, willsmere mental hospital, willsmere unit, health & human services, mental health, institutional architecture -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Former Willsmere (Kew) Mental Hospital
The former Kew Lunatic Asylum, was commenced in 1856 and opened in 1872. At various stages of the institution's history it was named the Kew Lunatic Asylum (1872-1956), Kew Mental Hospital (1956-1960s), Willsmere Mental Hospital (c.1960s-1982), and the Willsmere Unit (1982-1989). Most of the records relating to this former institution are held by the relevant Government Department or by the Public Record Office Victoria. Due to the location of this institution in Kew, the Kew Historical Society also holds an extensive photographic archive as well as significant collections of personal papers collected by staff who worked there.This photograph is one of a series donated to the Society by the photographer, taken following the closure of the Willsmere Unit, and before its redevelopment as a private residential complex. The series is historically significant in that it depicts interior and exterior views of the former institution that were subsequently altered or demolished during redevelopment. A number of the 'views' are socially significant as they allow us to examine the ways in which public institutional architecture in the 19th and 20th centuries responded to the needs of those with perceived mental health issues. Colour snapshot of a part or section of the former Willsmere (Kew) Mental Hospital, taken following its decommissioning and before its sale and redevelopment.kew lunatic asylum, kew mental hospital, willsmere mental hospital, willsmere unit, health & human services, mental health, institutional architecture -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Former Willsmere (Kew) Mental Hospital
The former Kew Lunatic Asylum, was commenced in 1856 and opened in 1872. At various stages of the institution's history it was named the Kew Lunatic Asylum (1872-1956), Kew Mental Hospital (1956-1960s), Willsmere Mental Hospital (c.1960s-1982), and the Willsmere Unit (1982-1989). Most of the records relating to this former institution are held by the relevant Government Department or by the Public Record Office Victoria. Due to the location of this institution in Kew, the Kew Historical Society also holds an extensive photographic archive as well as significant collections of personal papers collected by staff who worked there.This photograph is one of a series donated to the Society by the photographer, taken following the closure of the Willsmere Unit, and before its redevelopment as a private residential complex. The series is historically significant in that it depicts interior and exterior views of the former institution that were subsequently altered or demolished during redevelopment. A number of the 'views' are socially significant as they allow us to examine the ways in which public institutional architecture in the 19th and 20th centuries responded to the needs of those with perceived mental health issues. Colour snapshot of a part or section of the former Willsmere (Kew) Mental Hospital, taken following its decommissioning and before its sale and redevelopment.kew lunatic asylum, kew mental hospital, willsmere mental hospital, willsmere unit, health & human services, mental health, institutional architecture -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Former Willsmere (Kew) Mental Hospital
The former Kew Lunatic Asylum, was commenced in 1856 and opened in 1872. At various stages of the institution's history it was named the Kew Lunatic Asylum (1872-1956), Kew Mental Hospital (1956-1960s), Willsmere Mental Hospital (c.1960s-1982), and the Willsmere Unit (1982-1989). Most of the records relating to this former institution are held by the relevant Government Department or by the Public Record Office Victoria. Due to the location of this institution in Kew, the Kew Historical Society also holds an extensive photographic archive as well as significant collections of personal papers collected by staff who worked there.This photograph is one of a series donated to the Society by the photographer, taken following the closure of the Willsmere Unit, and before its redevelopment as a private residential complex. The series is historically significant in that it depicts interior and exterior views of the former institution that were subsequently altered or demolished during redevelopment. A number of the 'views' are socially significant as they allow us to examine the ways in which public institutional architecture in the 19th and 20th centuries responded to the needs of those with perceived mental health issues. Colour snapshot of a part or section of the former Willsmere (Kew) Mental Hospital, taken following its decommissioning and before its sale and redevelopment.kew lunatic asylum, kew mental hospital, willsmere mental hospital, willsmere unit, health & human services, mental health, institutional architecture