Professor Leonard Janiszewski will be giving a lecture exploring the Greek Australian history of the milk bar.
The first milk bars originated in Sydney in 1932 as the brainchild of a Greek known as Mick Adams (Joachim Tavlaridis) – not in the United States as many people believe.
When Adams’ milk bar, the Black and White, opened it attracted over 27,000 customers in the first week alone, causing traffic chaos on the old Martin Place road.
Professor Janiszewski’s lecture will also feature a number of historical and contemporary photos alongside documentary photographer Effy Alexakis work.
The two have been working on an ongoing project entitled ‘In their own image’, that catalogues Greek Australian content including photos, interviews and memorabilia.
The lecture, entitled ‘Shakin’ the world over: The Greek Australian milk bar’ will be held on Tuesday 23 July, 12.30 pm – 1.30 pm at Mitchell Theatre in the Sydney Mechanic’s School of Arts, Level 1, 280 Pitt Street. The event is free.