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Cullis-Hill, Eleanor

Architect who designed houses and kindergartens in northern Sydney.

Milestone
Born
Warrawee, Sydney
1913
Died
Sydney
2001
Name
Birth
Grant , Eleanor Beresford
Occupation
1946 - 1981
Position
1938
Relationship
Child of
Parent of
Parent of
Spouse

Cullis-Hill, Eleanor

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An early woman architect in Sydney, Eleanor Cullis-Hill worked for the Housing Commission before setting up her office at home, because she felt women were not really welcome in architectural offices.