Wednesday 24 October 2012

Parramatta, The Bath House

The Bath House is a historic structure in Parramatta Park, in the western suburb of Parramatta. It was designed by Colonial Architect S. L. Harris and built in 1823 for Governor Thomas Brisbane. Water was pumped into it from the nearby river, while used water was run off into a nearby duck pond. In 1886, the bath house was converted to a pavillion for picnics or as a bandstand. Unfortunately the domes and turret were removed at this time.
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17 comments:

  1. VENTANA DE FOTOWednesday 24 October 2012 at 04:55:00 GMT+11

    I know your blog and I'll stay a while to see the beautiful images of your country.

    A greeting from Spain

    http://ventanadefoto.blogspot.com.es/

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  2. LeaWednesday 24 October 2012 at 13:13:00 GMT+11

    Interesting!
    Have a great day!
    Lea
    Lea's Menagerie

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  3. Sallie (FullTime-Life)Wednesday 24 October 2012 at 15:59:00 GMT+11

    Hmm..interesting structure and would make a nice picnic shelter.

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  4. Light and VoicesWednesday 24 October 2012 at 16:04:00 GMT+11

    Lovely bath house image.
    Joyce M

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  5. JanWednesday 24 October 2012 at 18:52:00 GMT+11

    Always interesting history along with a picturesque photo.

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  6. lina@happy familyWednesday 24 October 2012 at 19:20:00 GMT+11

    Wonderful historical bath house!

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  7. Tiago BragaWednesday 24 October 2012 at 21:53:00 GMT+11

    very interesting structure, well done

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  8. Kim, USAWednesday 24 October 2012 at 22:48:00 GMT+11

    Wow that is very interesting. I wonder who take a bath here before it is converted to a picnic shelter. ^_^
    Visiting from Water World Wednesday
    Kim,USA


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    1. JimThursday 25 October 2012 at 23:11:00 GMT+11

      I believe it would have been built for the Governor to use.

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  9. JeanneWednesday 24 October 2012 at 23:55:00 GMT+11

    Hello Jim, Thanks for your visit. I am thinking of the countless people who enjoyed their bath in such a bath house. All these years and it still exists. Very interesting and the photo is very good.

    Jeanne

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  10. joanneFriday 26 October 2012 at 00:36:00 GMT+11

    cool structure.....loved hearing the history....

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  11. Melbourne Australia PhotosFriday 2 November 2012 at 07:07:00 GMT+11

    This looks a little bit surrealistic...

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  12. UnknownSaturday 4 November 2017 at 12:53:00 GMT+11

    Very good picture, and interesting story about the history of the Bath House. I'm a frequent train traveller and I've seen this round building many times over the years. I was very curious about it. I'd love to go there and visit the park and see the Bath House and go in it. Thankyou. 😊

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  13. UnknownSaturday 4 November 2017 at 12:55:00 GMT+11

    It looks Beautiful. Kinda Surreal, and Magical and Mystical. I've seen this round building many times over the years from the train. I was very curious about it. Thankyou

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  14. UnknownTuesday 7 November 2017 at 14:15:00 GMT+11

    I wonder if the plumbing remains under the sandstone?

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  15. New Home and UnitsTuesday 14 March 2023 at 03:27:00 GMT+11

    Thanks for sharing such useful information!

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