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Union of New and Old, SA

Adelaide heritage listed building in need of renovations

The National Women's Christian Temperance Union of Australia was formed in May 1891 with the South Australian Branch formed in 1889. The primary objective of the organisation in Australia, and worldwide, was the prohibition of, and/or abstinence from alcohol to protect families and children, as well as a broad range of social and political reform activities including an early advocate of equal pay.

South Australia was one of the first places in the world to give women the vote in 1894, and was the first in the world to enable women to enter Parliament. In 1911 the SA Branch moved into Willard House in Hutt Street, Adelaide where the women continued their role of promoting temperance and Christianity in order to improve people’s lives.

Chris Diamantis, owner of the Genworth Group said this was a most exciting architectural development for Genworth as the heritage listed building was in need of substantial repairs and renovations. The Genworth design team worked closely with council to satisfy the heritage sensitivities associated with the building. The significance of the building was indeed highlighted by the addition of a new cutting edge curved concrete structure which included Alspec’s® McArthur 150mm Centre Pocket Framing. The result has surpassed all expectations with the union of new and old.

The Women's Christian Temperance Union of SA moved out of the building in the 1960’s and today it is used as an office block.

Address: Woman’s Christian Temperance Union of SA, Willard House, 145 Hutt Street, Adelaide City
Architect:
Genworth Group
Builder:
Genworth Homes/Group
Alspec® Fabricator:
South Pacific Aluminium Windows & Doors

Alspec Products Used:
McArthur 150 Offset Pocket Framing