Adelaide House Museum
The first hospital in Alice Springs is now a museum housing memorabilia of Rev. John Flynn D.D. The building is over 70 years old and well preserved with a unique cooling system. The museum has a varied collection ranging from a set of Presbyterian Moderator General's Robes to the first pedal radio built by Alfred Traeger.
Address:
Todd Mall, Alice Springs, NT
Tel:
0889521856
Hours:
10am-4pm Mon-Fri, 10am-12 noon Sat, closed December to March
Admission:
Fees apply
Facilities:
Wheelchair access, free tea or coffee, video presentation, brochure available in French, German, Japanese, English
Items
Cooling System
John Flynn Cooling System
Creator:
John Flynn
Description:
Air is cooled by blowing past wet hessian hanging in cellar and flows through the building.
Date:
1920's
Pedal Radio Equipment
Pedal Radio Equipment
Creator:
Alf Traeger
Description:
Radio powered by pedal generator to access remote settlements and stations in Australia's Out Back.
Date:
1920's