"Brush Farm House" - 19 Lawson Street - Eastwood - New South Wales
This Is One Of Australia's Oldest Houses And Is One Of A Few That Survived From The Macquarie Period.
The House Was Originally Built In The 1820's, Following The Purchase Of The Brush Farm Estate In 1807.
The Verandahs Were Added In The 1880's.
In The First Half Of The 19th Century, The Estate Was Famous For Its Vineyard & Wine Production.
The House Was Also Known As Home For Boys, Eastwood Home For Mother's & Babies, Brush Farm For Mentally Deficient Children, & Brush Farm Girl's Home.
In 1988 The Property Was Transferred To The Department Of Corrective Services & As The Brush Farm Corrective Services Academy Offers Training For Corrections Officers.
In 1990, The Land Was Bought By Ryde Municipal Council And Restoration Of The House Began In May 2006, At An Estimated Cost Over $5 Million. It Now Serves Now As A Community Facility, Exhibition & Meeting Venue.
