After the Fire: Recovery Efforts at the See Yup Temple
About
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.
Date
Tuesday 6 May 2025 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM (UTC+11)Location
Emerald Hill Library
195 Bank Street, South Melbourne Victoria 3205
Contact Form
After the Fire: Recovery Efforts at the See Yup Temple
Resend recently purchased tickets to our events to your email.
Enter email to start search
You can review the event organiser's terms and conditions here.