Bankfoot House, as it looked at the turn of the 20th century.
A FASCINATING range of historic items will be on display in the grounds of Bankfoot House on Sunday April 18 for the Sunshine Coast Heritage Festival. There will will antiques, works of art, vintage cars, restored furniture, old photos and books, as well as firearms, old radios and agricultural machinery.
The Grigor family clan will gather at Bankfoot House which was their family home for five generations until it was left to the Sunshine Coast Regional Council in 2002.
The Bankfoot House pianola has undergone a major overhaul and cleaning by a local pianola tuner. He has taken care not to alter the patina of this 80 year old instrument. This work is being undertaken through the generosity of Heather Gowen.
On a practical level there will be native plants on sale and a period cooking demonstration by Linda Nelson. A period costume competition encourages visitors to come in their bustles and frock coats – any clothing suitable to the period 1868-1938.
There will be guided tours of Bankfoot House during the day, revealing the many changes of this original coaching station.
Coaching day memorabilia is on display at the Australian Teamsters Hall of Fame – across the road from Bankfoot House – and also used for parking. Steve Ralph will have traditional tea and damper available.
Glass House Rotary will provide catering in the grounds of Bankfoot House which is at 1998 Gympie Road, Glasshouse Mountains. Ph: (07) 5493 0197
Website: www.bankfoothouse.org
Email: friends@bankfoothouse.org
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