Click thumbnail for a larger image. | Date: 1982 -
Description: Stanley, Tasmania - Highfield before restoration. Highfield and the farm was leased to the Ford family from 1857 until 1914 when it was sold freehold to Henry F Ford. It remained in the Ford family until 1930 when it was sold and after subdivision the house and grounds were sold once more. Over the next fifty years Highfield had a number of occupants and the house and outbuildings began to deteriorate. The State Government acquired the property in 1982. Format: Pictorial and artistic works Object: photographs Titles: Another view of Highfield Stanley, Tasmania, before its restoration commenced Subjects: pioneer settlements; conservation & restoration People/Orgs: Highfield; Ford, Henry F Places: Stanley, Tasmania Institution: Circular Head Heritage Centre Object number: CHH_00228 Disclaimer The content of this record is provided by Circular Head Heritage Centre. For any questions about the content please contact them. |