Stanwell Park - Historic buildings

Lawrence Hargrave House - 'Hillcrest'.
Location: Railway Crescent, Stanwell Park.

This residence was inherited by Lawrence from his brother Ralph. He built Hillcrest overlooking Stanwell Park Valley between 1876 -1883. The residence is a single storey colonial Georgian design, made from stucco bricks. It has an iron roof, the interior wood is cedar and the fireplaces are marble. After Lawrence died the property was left to Mrs. Margaret Campbell. (Ali, c1981)

Stanwell Park Viaduct - Stanwell Park Creek Gorge.
Location: Between Stanwell Park tunnel and Stanwell creek tunnel.

Built to span the deep gorge, it is the largest of its type in Australia. The Highest point is 215 feet and was constructed using five million bricks. It is crossed everyday by train services to and from the Illawarra. (Ali, c1981)

Lawrence Hargrave Memorial
Location: Lawrence Hargrave Memorial Park, 234/340 Otford Drive, Bald Hill

Memorial to Lawrence Hargrave - aeronautical pioneer and resident of Stanwell Park. He experimented with kites and gliders. He was known as the 'Father of Australian Aviation' and the memorial was erected in 1940. (Ali, c1981)