Lincoln College (University of Adelaide) - Buildings and Grounds

Buildings and Grounds

Lincoln College prides itself on its long history and heritage. Located on Brougham Place in beautiful North Adelaide it comprises four fabulous state heritage-listed buildings, once the homes of prominent Australian pioneers. The campus also comprises three residential blocks; a chapel and music rooms.

• Federation: A mansion steeped in immense history, former residence to Sir Richard Chaffey Baker; barrister, parstolist and politician. Sir Baker was the first South Australian born member of the colonial legislature, native born member of the legislative council, senator and the first President of the Australian Senate. He was knighted in 1895 and appointed Queens Council in 1900. Sir Baker is regarded as one of the founding fathers of federation and was a member of the Federal Conventions of 1891 and 1897-98. It remains a Heritage Listed Building of South Australia, of extreme historical value. In 2009 Federation was re-opened following extensive renovations. It currently houses 12 superb student rooms; common area; state-of-the-art kitchen and dining room with two function rooms. It also hosts the active residence of the Lincoln College Dean.

• Abraham House: Formerly known as Annexe due to its communication to the Federation building, it underwent posthumous dedication to the late Datuk Dr Samuel C E Abraham (Alumnus 54-58), a respected practitioner of Paediatrics both overseas and in Australia whom champion such philanthropical projects as the Johor Baru Spastic Centre and the Sentul Project. It remains a Heritage Listed Building of South Australia. In 2009 Abraham House was re-opened following extensive renovations, it now hosts 20 superb student rooms with state-of-the-art reading rooms; a fully functional kitchen and common areas.