Circle of palms


An island with planted with palms 

Tanilba House Estate

Henry F Halloran submitted his plan for the second subdivision in Tanilba Bay on May 12, 1920, naming it Tanilba House Estate.

In 1929, Henry F Halloran & Company corresponded with the Port Stephens Shire Council about tree planting on Tanilba Bay & Tanilba House Estate roads.

Tanilba House Estate Subdivision Plan

The council procured 114 trees in 1929

The council procured 114 trees from the Botanical Gardens for the purpose of planting throughout the estates.

The trees were mostly pines and palms.

A circle of palms was planted on a roundabout

The Circle of Palms, situated on an island (roundabout) at the intersection of Caswell Crescent and Admiralty Avenue, was adorned with palms supplied by the Botanical Gardens.

Why is there a circle of palms on this corner?

Henry F Halloran was recognised for his utilisation of rounded street corners in his Garden City subdivisions. He believed that this design feature enhanced traffic flow and safety, aligning with his urban planning philosophy.

The area between the palms and the convict bult wall where a road was to be constructed

Initially situated at the corner of Caswell Crescent and Admiralty Avenue, the island with the Circle of Palms underwent modifications, likely due to changes in the road layout.

The council’s decision to simplify road areas and use cheaper maintenance methods shows a practical approach to landscaping and infrastructure development.

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