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3 unusual facts about Alexander Stewart Jolly


Alexander Stewart Jolly

When designing Nebraska (Gordon, New South Wales, 1921), Jolly broke away from the traditional bungalow form of thick exterior pillars, and replaced these with rough stone piles supporting pillars made from large tree trunks and branches that became beams and supports.

His Belvedere in Cremorne, New South Wales, is an outstanding example of the California Bungalow style.

Wardell, New South Wales

Wardell was the birthplace of architect Alexander Stewart Jolly (1887-1957), who designed a number of buildings in the north coast area.



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