Early buildings in the region's towns have been vulnerable to fires, including the main street of Lowood which has burnt down several times. However, there remain many beautiful examples of early architecture, including town halls, homesteads, and factory buildings.
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Alice Sippel, Buildings & Structures. Somerset Stories, accessed 19/05/2026, https://somerset.recollect.net.au/nodes/view/72