Jane College
BOOKINGS REQUIRED | 6 Elboden Street, South Hobart
Sunday, Nov 09
Booking required
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Founded by the Tasmanian Council of Churches in 1950, Jane College was established as an all-female, non-denominational Christian College in an 1885 house. Its namesake, Jane, Lady Franklin, wife of Tasmanian Governor and explorer Sir John Franklin, was an early advocate for women’s education in colonial society. Through subsequent building extensions, additions, and acquisitions from the 1950s onwards, Jane’s campus preserves an array of architectural styles, including mid-century student accommodation, and a historically significant fishpond dating to the 1850s. The College has recently undergone some refurbishment, engaging stylist Meg Clark and local artist Hamish Hall.
Tours: Sunday 9 November, 1pm (bookings required)
Note: Unfortunately, the 2.30pm tour has been cancelled – thank you for your understanding
Location
South Hobart
Building Type
Accommodation
Architectural Periods
Mid-Twentieth Century (1940-1960)
Victorian (1851-1901)
Features
Heritage
History of Hobart
Accessibility
Stair Access Only
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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)