The many treasures of Macquarie Street  with heritage architect Roy Lumby.

The Society was founded in 1995 with the aim of protecting and promoting twentieth century architectural and design heritage. We are commited to conserving a dwindling stock of heritage items.

Twentieth Century Heritage Society of NSW & ACT

We'll explore the history of this important street with heritage architect  Dr Roy Lumby. Discover architecture from many different eras.

Hyde Park Barracks

Macquarie Street was intended as a ceremonial thoroughfare by Governor Macquarie and was the site of Sydney's first permanent public buildings. A fashionable address during the nineteenth century, it also became the focus of Sydney’s medical profession. The history of Macquarie Street is reflected in the buildings that line it – among them major public institutions, and significant examples of twentieth century architecture. It is also the site of some of Sydney’s most distinctive civic adornments. This is an opportunity to explore the riches of a most important street, guided by a heritage architect and historian. There are examples of modernism, art deco and other twentieth century building styles.Dr. Roy Lumby PhD, is a respected authority on the 1920s and 1930s. He completed his Master of Architecture degree by thesis entitled: An Architecture of Business: Sydney’s Office Buildings of the 1920s and 1930s. Where to meetOn the day, meet for the start of the walk outside the historic Hyde Park Barracks.<a href="https://www.twentieth.org.au" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">twentieth.org.au</a>This is an outdoor event, and social distancing measures will be observed

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