Elizabeth Farm, Colonial estate in Parramatta, Australia.
Description
Elizabeth Farm is an estate with a central house featuring deep verandahs and surrounded by gardens. The grounds contain plantings from the 1800s and display the layout of an early colonial farm property.
History
John and Elizabeth Macarthur established the property in 1793 as a center for wool production. The house is one of the oldest surviving European structures in Australia from that era.
Culture
The place reveals how people lived and worked during the early colonial period. Visitors can see the objects used in the household and how rooms were arranged for family life and farming operations.
Practical
The property offers guided tours and educational programs for schools. Facilities are designed to be accessible for visitors with mobility needs.
Did you know?
The property became the first site in New South Wales to receive protection under a permanent conservation order in 1977. This pioneering step set a standard for heritage preservation in the region.
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