To be held in the historic "North Park Mansion"

St Columbans Mission, "North Park Mansion", 69 Woodland Street, Essendon

The North Park Mansion was built in 1888 and is a heritage listed treasure; originally the home of Alexander McCracken, renowned brewer and sportsman. This gorgeous building is of significant architectural, historic, and aesthetic importance as a pioneering example of the Queen Anne Revival domestic architecture in Australia.

Gala Opening Preview
Fri 15 March 2019 6:30pm - 11:00pm

Public Exhibition
Sat 16 March 2019 11am - 5pm
Sun 17 March 2019 10am - 4pm

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