Alice Springs

Hartley Street School

This was the first official school building in Alice Springs. The oldest part of the structure dates from 1929. When the building was threatened with demolition in 1980 the National Trust and the Save our School committee mounted a campaign to prevent this happening. The National Trust then took on the restoration of the building and opened it as a centre for heritage in Alice Springs. The unusual octagonal room is open to the public as a school museum. The hours are 10.30 – 2.30 Monday to Friday.

Stuart Town Gaol

This property was constructed in 1907 and served as the town’s gaol until 1938. It is a simple design made of local stone that reflects the harsh discriminatory treatment of prisoners during the early twentieth century. It houses memorabilia and stories relating to police history and life in Central Australia. Open to the public three days a week, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10.30 to 12.00.

86 Hartley Street

Located in the Alice Springs Heritage Precinct, this substantial early twentieth century house is currently leased and not open to the public except on special occasions. Its classic design was to provide relief from the intense heat of the Central Australia summer with wide screened verandahs while in winter the masonry core of the building served to keep the warmth contained.

Les Hansen House

This property is one of the few houses in the Alice Springs Heritage Precinct that still retains all its original outbuildings. It was designed by architect Beni Burnett, for use by senior public servants. At present the property is leased and not open for public inspection except during special National Trust events.

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