Rathdowney's Historical Buildings
The Barn
The Barn is a relatively new building it houses a collection of larger items including the Barney View Cream Truck, a bullock wagon that was used for carting logs, a spring cart and a huge table cut from a single length of log.
The Prison Hut
The Prison Hut was one of the original huts used by prisoners at the then Palen Creek Low Security Farm. The usually held a single bed a small table where the prisoner ate his meals and a chair. They had few personal items. The hut was locked at night.
The Old Shop
The Old Shop was built just south of the Information Centre and was a general store. In later life it was extended and became a residence. It suffered during several floods when water came about a metre up its walls. It stood vacant for some years when RADHA acquired it and had the extensions removed. It was relocated to the Information precinct by team of draft horses pulling a log slide.
The Tramway Building
The Tramway building was originally sited in what is now the Memorial Grounds. It was moved to its present location and renovated. It now houses a display of Our Pioneering Women, local sawmills, variety of timbers, the Logan and Albert Butter Factory and other memorabilia.
