The Story Behind No.39

From a 1920s coal miner’s cottage to a thoughtfully restored and available at No.39 and No.39A.

A ceramic (porcelain) electrical insulator recovered during the demolition of the original 1920s cottage, thoughtfully upcycled into a unique candle holder. Now available for guests to use in No.39.

A ceramic (porcelain) electrical insulator recovered during the demolition of the original 1920s cottage, thoughtfully upcycled into a unique candle holder. Now available for guests to use in No.39.

Crafted using reclaimed hardwood structural timber and original timber flooring salvaged from the main house during demolition, with cypress timber legs sourced from Narrabri NSW. Now it is available for guests to enjoy in No.39.

Crafted using reclaimed hardwood structural timber and original timber flooring salvaged from the main house during demolition, with cypress timber legs sourced from Narrabri NSW. Now it is available for guests to enjoy in No.39.

Handcrafted by local artist Branching Out (@branching_out_designs), this woven basket was purchased from Lithgow’s Gang Gang Gallery. Made using Bangalow palm inflorescence, coral peavine, passionfruit vine, driftwood handles, and rattan cane, it ref

Handcrafted by local artist Branching Out (@branching_out_designs), this woven basket was purchased from Lithgow’s Gang Gang Gallery. Made using Bangalow palm inflorescence, coral peavine, passionfruit vine, driftwood handles, and rattan cane, it reflects the beauty of natural Australian materials and local craftsmanship. Guests can enjoy this unique artwork at No.39.

Using reclaimed hardwood structural timber salvaged during the demolition of the original No.39 house and kitchen shed, we handcrafted a 2-metre-long bench that was later used at our wedding in the Botanical Garden. Today, it continues its story here

Using reclaimed hardwood structural timber salvaged during the demolition of the original No.39 house and kitchen shed, we handcrafted a 2-metre-long bench that was later used at our wedding in the Botanical Garden. Today, it continues its story here at No.39.

Created by Sydney artist Nisreen Sweis (@sweis_ink), known for capturing meaningful places through artwork and poetry, this piece features the map of Lithgow as the backdrop to The Tin Shed — a local café restaurant where we celebrated our wedding re

Created by Sydney artist Nisreen Sweis (@sweis_ink), known for capturing meaningful places through artwork and poetry, this piece features the map of Lithgow as the backdrop to The Tin Shed — a local café restaurant where we celebrated our wedding reception.

Left: Resch's Limited Sydney beer bottle (green, early 20th century). Right: Multi-hotel "take-home" quart beer bottle from Hotel Mosman Ltd / Crows Nest Hotel / Five Dock Hotel / Freemasons Hotel (Sydney area). These reclaimed glass bottles were dis

Left: Resch's Limited Sydney beer bottle (green, early 20th century). Right: Multi-hotel "take-home" quart beer bottle from Hotel Mosman Ltd / Crows Nest Hotel / Five Dock Hotel / Freemasons Hotel (Sydney area). These reclaimed glass bottles were discovered beneath the original detached kitchen shed during demolition works at No. 39. Carefully cleaned and preserved, they now serve as small reminders of the property’s early history as a 1920s coal miner’s cottage in Lithgow. It is now available for guests to see in No. 39A.

These reclaimed vintage Penfolds glass bottles were discovered beneath the original detached kitchen shed during demolition works at No.39. They are now available for guests to see in No. 39A.

These reclaimed vintage Penfolds glass bottles were discovered beneath the original detached kitchen shed during demolition works at No.39. They are now available for guests to see in No. 39A.

Found at a Lithgow garage sale, these vintage Arzberg porcelain pieces were made in Germany by the renowned Hutschenreuther Group and were likely produced between the 1970s and early 1990s. They are now available for guests to enjoy at No.39A.

Found at a Lithgow garage sale, these vintage Arzberg porcelain pieces were made in Germany by the renowned Hutschenreuther Group and were likely produced between the 1970s and early 1990s. They are now available for guests to enjoy at No.39A.