Building Bathurst Book Launch

MEDIA RELEASE 21 May 2018

Members of the public are invited to the launch of Graham Lupp’s publication, Building Bathurst, the definitive architectural history of the built heritage of Bathurst on Friday, 25 May at 6.00pm at BMEC.

Mayor Graeme Hanger OAM said the publication is a valuable asset in recording and preserving the history of the city.

“The two volume publication is a celebration of the lives of the architects, builders, carpenters, brick makers, ‘mechanics’ and artisans responsible for Bathurst’s reputation as a “red brick town” in its first century,” he said

“Building Bathurst records the history of Bathurst’s 19th and early 20th century buildings.”

Following the official launch, a follow-up open weekend for further discussion of the book and to view the collections of paintings of Bathurst buildings will be held at Grahams Lupp’s Studio on Saturday and Sunday.

The publication is currently available for sale at the Civic Centre, BVIC and BRAG. After the launch it will be available at BooksPlus.

Key Dates

Friday, 25 MayBuilding Bathurst Book Launch 6.00pm at BMEC (open to the public)

Saturday 26 May Open Day 1.00pm to 6.00 pm at Graham Lupp Studio, 54 Piper Street (open to the public)

Sunday 27 May

Open Day 10.00am to 6.00pm at Graham Lupp Studio, 54 Piper Street (open to the public)

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Media contact: Corinne Boer Media and Communications Officer P: 02 6333 6179 M: 0448 685 340 E: [email protected]