Originally the Sydney Mechanics School of Arts (SMSA) and more recently, the School of Arts, the ArtHouse Hotel building was designed by John Verge in 1830 and is a heritage listed property. Undergoing a number of renovations since opening, highlights include the years 1855-1857 with the eventual acquisition of the adjoining chapel by the SMSA, which then became the new lecture theatre; and the old theatre in the original building, which was converted to a reading room.Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.
Originally the Sydney Mechanics School of Arts (SMSA) and more recently, the School of Arts, the ArtHouse Hotel building was designed by John Verge in 1830 and is a heritage listed property. Undergoing a number of renovations since opening, highlights include the years 1855-1857 with the eventual acquisition of the adjoining chapel by the SMSA, which then became the new lecture theatre; and the old theatre in the original building, which was converted to a reading room.Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.
Originally the Sydney Mechanics School of Arts (SMSA) and more recently, the School of Arts, the ArtHouse Hotel building was designed by John Verge in 1830 and is a heritage listed property. Undergoing a number of renovations since opening, highlights include the years 1855-1857 with the eventual acquisition of the adjoining chapel by the SMSA, which then became the new lecture theatre; and the old theatre in the original building, which was converted to a reading room.Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.