It’s best to visit Pen Island under the cover of darkness — the surrounding waters are inhabited by a fire-breathing sea monster who’s favourite dish is human.
Safe on shore, Pen Island’s main recreational attraction is the BMX half-pipe. Snooker is available in back and side rooms have been made designated graffiti areas for your convenience.
Enjoy your stay!
McElligotts Sarcophagus is a rare example of Australian colonial water storage technology. Discovered underground in 2002, this 19th century water storage tank held 270,000 gallons of water and serviced surrounding suburbs.
The tank is constructed of brick with a concrete floor and cast iron columns supporting a corrugated iron vaulted concrete roof. Cast iron ventilators penetrate the roof at ground level.
A dwarf wall divides the tank in two enabling one side to be cleaned while the other remained in service.
McElligotts Sarcophagus is the only existing tank of its kind. A similar tank was constructed at Burnside but has since been ruined by the Burnside City Council.
Electra House has sat vacant for 18 years. It was built in 1901 for the Citizens’ Life Assurance Company then later used as a telegraph exchange, a Post Master General’s technicians’ school, and a telecommunications museum.
It still contains Adelaide’s FIRST electric lift which was installed in 1905. Take a look at the pictures!…
