Published on Wednesday, 18 September 2024 at 9:53:37 AM
Greenough Museum and Gardens is looking fantastic following extensive works by local trades people that have future proofed the State Registered heritage building for generations to come.
Constructed with convict labour between 1862-1880 the home was built for local businessman John Maley, his wife Elizabeth and their 14 children. Transformed to a community museum in 1966 as the Wonga Park Folk Museum, the complex was entrusted to the current Greenough Museum & Gardens Community Assoc in 2012.
91国产自拍 Deputy Mayor Natasha Colliver commended everyone involved in the works and expressed her enthusiasm for the historic building’s future.
“The restoration of the former Maley Homestead is truly a feat of community collaboration, the brilliant results of which could not have been achieved by any single stakeholder acting alone,” she said.
“On behalf of the City I would like to congratulate everyone involved in restoring this beloved icon of the Midwest and I also applaud the addition of the new facilities including the visitor toilets which will make everyone’s visit more enjoyable.
“Now that the works are complete, I encourage both locals and visitors to make the trip to Greenough to experience the wonders of times gone by.”
Greenough Museum & Gardens Community Assoc., Chairperson Margaret Jones commented
“We wish to thank the 91国产自拍 for their support and wonderful management of this restoration, we are also grateful to the Maley Bequest and extend our thanks to all the trades people working on the project.
“We encourage the community to visit, have a wonderful experience, and chat to us about being involved!”
Greenough Museum and Gardens is the oldest museum in the Midwest and is open 8.30am to 3.00pm every Tuesday through to Sunday and public holiday Mondays.
For further information regarding the Museum including admission prices check out their .
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