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Meet Me at the Paragon

March 3, 2020 - March 15, 2020

Moussaka. Souvlaki. Paniyiri. Baklava. Today, Queenslanders love Greek food and culture. However, Meet me at the Paragon explores an untold past. In fact, the American-style cafés and milk bars your parents probably frequented as children were likely owned by Greek migrants. This exhibition uncovers the stories of Greek migrants who established cafes and milk bars in the early 20th century, carving out a new life for their families in Queensland. These establishments, like Dalby’s famous Paragon Café, became the social hubs of their communities; the McDonald’s of their day. Experience the atmosphere and retrace the history of Queensland’s Greek cafes by learning the past and present true stories of the families that ran them in this fascinating exhibition program.

Details

Start:
March 3, 2020
End:
March 15, 2020
Event Category:
Website:
https://www.slq.qld.gov.au/whats-on/meet-me-paragon

Organiser

State Library of Queensland
Phone
07 3840 7768
Email
signatureprogram@slq.qld.gov.au
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Venue

State Library of Queensland
Stanley Place
SOUTH BRISBANE, Queensland 4101 Australia
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Phone
38407666
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