Suburb of Curtin, 1964 historic notably the Radburn model

notably the Radburn model

including rare tropical flowers and 47 of 52 known species of the birds of paradise (setting the birds free after painting them)

This beautifully detailed map shows many of the great houses and estates surrounding the city beginning to be subdivided for housing

designed by the National Capital Development Commission (NCDC)

C Richter are magnificent and charming works of art as well as highly accurate ornithological studies

Suburb of Curtin, 1964 historic notably the Radburn modelCreator National Capital Development Commission Date 1964 Curtin is a model suburb, designed by the National Capital Development Commission (NCDC), exemplifying progressive neighbourhood and landscape planning theories of the time, notably the Radburn model, with house frontages to open space corridors, rear service lanes for cars, and child friendly paths and underpasses between schools and homes. A garden suburb. Source: National Library of Australia