Historic Carriage Shed
47 Cole Street, Sorell
Sunday, Nov 08
Architect: Unknown (c. 1892)
Sorell Carriage Shed: A New Chapter
Step inside a surviving piece of Sorell’s railway history and discover a heritage building ready for its next chapter.
Once part of the Bellerive–Sorell railway, the Carriage Shed is a rare reminder of the railway line that connected Sorell with Bellerive from 1892 until its closure in 1926.
Look closely and you’ll discover traces of its working past, when the railway played an important role in connecting Sorell and the surrounding district with Hobart. Recently restored and made accessible, the shed is now becoming part of the emerging Sorell Community Cultural Precinct.
Come and explore the restored structure, hear the stories behind its railway past and discover how a once-utilitarian building is being given new life as a place for community, culture and connection.
A little piece of railway history, ready for a new journey.
Open: Sun 8 Nov, 10.00am – 1.00pm
Location
Sorell
Building Types
Adaptive Reuse
Commercial
Infrastructure
Architectural Periods
Contemporary (2001-current)
Victorian (1851-1901)
Features
Architectural Design
History of Sorell
New to Program
Accessibilities
Level Changes
Street Parking
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![Open House Hobart and the Emerging Architects and Graduates Network (EmAGN) Tasmania @emagn_tas would like to thank everyone who kindly bid in this year's annual Sheltered [Ground] Silent Auction.
We watched the last-minute bidding war on some items (looking at your chair, @other_furniture_) with absolute glee; because, together, you helped raise over $8000 for the Hobart Women's Shelter @hobartwomensshelter. Legends. THANK YOU!!
If you missed out on an item, but you'd still like to support HWS, please head to the link in bio to make a donation. Your financial help plays a critical role in supporting service delivery and therapeutic programs, and fund strategic projects such as building long-term homes. Such programs provide opportunities for women and children to lead independent and fulfilling lives.
Finally, congratulations to those who outbid everyone else – enjoy your beautiful pieces, knowing there's a string of jealous individuals who missed out. Don't worry! We'll do it all again next year.
Image: Isabel and Elsie, prototype houses for Hobart Women's Shelter, by Christopher Clinton Architect @christopher__clinton with Core Collective Architects @core_collective | Photographer: Nina Hamilton @nina.hamilton.photo](https://openhousehobart.org/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png)