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Lutheran Girls' Hostel, College Park (1959 - 1982?)

  • College Park

    College Park, 1983, courtesy of State Library of South Australia.
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From
1959
To
1982?
Categories
Home, Hostel and Lutheran
Alternative Names
  • College Park Home (Also known as)

The Lutheran Girls' Hostel was opened at College Park in 1959. It was run by the Lutheran Church as a hostel for country girls who came to the city to study or work. Fall in demand brought financial problems which led to the closure of the Hostel in the early 1980s.

Details

The Lutheran Girls' Hostel was opened at Trinity Street, College Park, on 6 September 1959. It was run by the Lutheran Church as a hostel for country girls who came to the city to study or work. A solid stone and brick building with eleven rooms the home had three rooms ready for 16 girls when it opened. An additional building was added and opened in 1963 making room for up to 38 girls. Girls ate meals together, attended evening devotions after tea and were expected to attend church on Sundays. Fall in demand brought financial problems which led to the closure of the Hostel in the early 1980s.

Location

1959 - 1982?
Location - Lutheran Girls' Hostel was situated at Trinity Street, College Park. Location: College Park

Publications

Online Resources

Photos

College Park
Title
College Park
Type
Image
Date
1983
Source
State Library of South Australia

Details

Lutheran Girls' Hostel, College Park - 2009
Title
Lutheran Girls' Hostel, College Park - 2009
Type
Image
Date
December 2009
Source
Google Street View

Details

Sources used to compile this entry: George, Karen, Finding your own way, Nunkuwarrin Yunti of South Australia Inc., 2005, http://nunku.org.au/resources/.

Prepared by: Gary George and Karen George