Franklin House (Launceston) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Franklin House |
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| General information | |
| Type | Public |
| Architectural style | Georgian |
| Town or city | Franklin Village, Launceston, Tasmania |
| Country | Australia |
| Completed | 1838 |
| Owner | National Trust |
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| Material | Stone, Australian red cedar |
Franklin House is a special historic house located in Franklin Village, near Launceston, Tasmania, in Australia. It was built a long time ago, in 1838. Today, it is looked after by the National Trust of Tasmania and is open for people to visit and learn about its past.
History of Franklin House
Franklin House was built in 1838. It was designed in the Georgian style, which was popular for buildings during that time. The house was first built for a man named Britton Jones. He was a brewer and an innkeeper in Launceston.
Later, Franklin House became a school for boys. This was between the years 1842 and 1866. A schoolmaster named William Keeler Hawkes leased the house to teach students there. The house and its beautiful gardens are in Youngtown, Tasmania. You can take tours to explore them.
In 1960, Franklin House became very important. It was the very first historic property that the National Trust in Tasmania took over to protect. This means it was saved so future generations could enjoy and learn from it.
Images for kids
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Franklin House side and garden
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Franklin House from road
