Franklin House, Georgian mansion in Franklin Village, Tasmania, Australia
Franklin House features an Ionic portico at its entrance and a traditional Tasmanian veranda at the rear of the stone structure.
Britton Jones, a former convict who became a brewer, constructed Franklin House in 1838, which later operated as a school from 1842 to 1866.
The interior rooms display authentic furnishings and decorations that represent the domestic life of 19th-century Tasmania through preserved period pieces.
The mansion opens Monday through Friday from 10 AM to 4 PM and weekends from noon to 4 PM, with entry fees ranging from 5 to 15 Australian dollars.
The property maintains a 180-year-old oak tree and a Victorian kitchen garden that demonstrates historical landscaping techniques from the colonial period.
Location: Tasmania
Inception: 1838
Website: https://nationaltrust.org.au/places/franklin-house
GPS coordinates: -41.48970,147.16900
Latest update: March 8, 2025 22:31
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