1909-1911: Teacher training college was erected on land acquired from the university.
A two story brick building with a corrugated iron roof featuring ornamental gables and towers.
The college was named after Philip Smith, a Midlands grazier and MLC who had donated £1000 towards the establishment of a teacher training college.
The brick college, reflected contemporary thought on education and society in its design and syllabus. Today the brick college is surrounded and hidden behind many mature planted trees.
1972: The teachers’ college was closed.
1990: U3A began in Hobart. The University of the Third Age (U3A) is a non-profit organisation which has the aim of preserving heritage buildings, prompting heritage values and continuing education. Rooms are available for hire. Mainly for conferences or continuing education.
U3A Hobart (University of the Third Age) provides courses for its members in a wide range of subjects including the humanities, social sciences, sciences, languages, art and music.
1998: A group of Glebe residents bought the building and formed Hobart Discovery Inc (HDI) to ensure the building was preserved and made available for community use. U3A has been a major tenant.
2020: University of Tasmania bought the building. The university is currently deciding how to use the site.
A two story brick building with a corrugated iron roof featuring ornamental gables and towers.
The college was named after Philip Smith, a Midlands grazier and MLC who had donated £1000 towards the establishment of a teacher training college.
The brick college, reflected contemporary thought on education and society in its design and syllabus. Today the brick college is surrounded and hidden behind many mature planted trees.
1972: The teachers’ college was closed.
1990: U3A began in Hobart. The University of the Third Age (U3A) is a non-profit organisation which has the aim of preserving heritage buildings, prompting heritage values and continuing education. Rooms are available for hire. Mainly for conferences or continuing education.
U3A Hobart (University of the Third Age) provides courses for its members in a wide range of subjects including the humanities, social sciences, sciences, languages, art and music.
1998: A group of Glebe residents bought the building and formed Hobart Discovery Inc (HDI) to ensure the building was preserved and made available for community use. U3A has been a major tenant.
2020: University of Tasmania bought the building. The university is currently deciding how to use the site.