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- 1890-1993 (Creation)
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Extent and medium
211 project files in 67 boxes and 1 oversize folder
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Administrative history
In 1890 HW Atkinson founded the firm which has been known successively as: HW Atkinson (1890-1907); HW Atkinson & Chas McLay (1907-1918); HW Atkinson & AH Conrad (1918-1939); AH Conrad & TBF Gargett (1939-1965); Conrad, Gargett & Partners (1965-1972); Conrad, Gargett & Partners Pty Ltd (1972-1982); Conrad & Gargett Pty Ltd (1982-2004); and from 2004 to 2023 as Conrad Gargett. In early 2023 Conrad Gargett merged with Architectus.
The architectural work of the firm includes Trades Hall, McWhirter and Son, Craigston Apartments, the Courier Mail Building, and the Empire (later St. James) Theatre in Albert Street.
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This series consists of project files related to Conrad Gargett buildings and houses. Many of these files relate to projects for which architectural drawings are also held. The files typically contain any number of the following types of documents: specifications, agreements, contracts, permits, financial information, correspondence with clients and builders. Where possible, the original folders have been retained.
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Unrestricted access.
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Copyright varies. Can be reproduced for personal research and study. For other uses see About copyright . Please attribute the Fryer Library.
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- English
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Note
Boxes 1 to 67, Oversize folder 1
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Created, JH, 14-Mar-2025