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Springthorpe history and heritage articles

History of the Springthorpe and the Surrounding Area

HistoryMay 13, 202661Views 0Likes 0Comments

This HTML article adapts the Springthorpe and La Trobe Heritage Project 2014/15 document, The Springthorpe Area: a Brief History, for easier reading and searching. The Springthorpe Area: a Brief History Introduction This brief overview of the phenomenally rich history of the Springthorpe area and surrounds is a compilation of extracts, information and images from many…

History of the Springthorpe Development Project

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Springthorpe Environmental Awareness Guide cover image. A Masterplanned Community In A Historic Landscape Urban Pacific described Springthorpe as a residential development intended to set new benchmarks in housing, community, and environmental design. The result was planned as a living community where architecturally designed homes, 100-year-old trees, heritage-listed buildings, public open spaces, parkland, and nature reserves were…