After the Fire: Recovery Efforts at the See Yup Temple
How do we recover precious heritage objects and why are they significant in the first place? Join us for an evening at the Emerald Hill Library to find out.
On 17 February 2024 a devastating fire, caused by an electrical fault, broke out in the main Kwan Dai Hall at the See Yup Temple in Raglan Street, South Melbourne. Built in 1866, over two hundred objects were recovered from the site of the fire. Thankfully none of the temple Gods were damaged.
News reports of the fire mentioned in passing that the temple was heritage listed. But what does this mean and why should we care?
Join Professional Historian and Curator Dr Sophie Couchman and students from the Grimwade Centre for Cultural Materials Conservation at the University of Melbourne to learn more about recovery efforts after the fire and the work ahead.
Other things you need to know
A mixture of limited free and paid parking on Bank Street and adjoining streets. Accessible via no.12 tram on Clarendon Street and no.96 light rail tram on Ferrars Street.
Event Details
Date
06 May 2025
Time
6:30pm–7:30pm
Address
Emerald Hill Library
195 Bank Street, South Melbourne,
Victoria 3205
Entre Fee
Free
Booking
Prebooking required
