Section of Falconer Terrace, Napier Street Fitzroy. Built in stages between 1866 – 1884.
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167-169 Fitzroy St, Fitzroy
“This building was constructed in 1922-23 and was reputedly designed by Walter Burley Griffin. However no evidence of this claim has been substantiated throughout the (South Fitzroy Conservation Study, 1979). The builder was W H Cooper. The factory itself was designed in two parts, one for the polish manufacturing the other half for rental. ItContinue reading “167-169 Fitzroy St, Fitzroy”
201 Napier St, Fitzroy (Fitzroy Town Hall and Library)
The Fitzroy Library was officially opened to the public on 17 July 1877 by the then Mayor, Cr. Sam Lyons J.P. In 1888, work began on the southern wing and reopened in 1890. “The most imposing structure in Fitzroy city – as it should be, we suppose – is undoubtedly the town hall, on theContinue reading “201 Napier St, Fitzroy (Fitzroy Town Hall and Library)”
8-20 Brunswick St, Fitzroy (Como-villa)
Dr Edward Bonaventure Heffernan’s house at 8 Brunswick St Fitzroy. Built in c.1895 and demolished in 1956. It was known as Como-villa (The Argus, 25 Sep 1880, p.5) Edward Bonadveture Heffernan (Doctor) “Edward was born in Melbourne, Victoria, on 2nd November, 1852. His father Mr. James Heffernan, of Cork County, Ireland, a gentleman of means,Continue reading “8-20 Brunswick St, Fitzroy (Como-villa)”
433 Brunswick St, Fitzroy
Such a lovely building now a charity shop, it was originally James Reilly’s Flour Mill. Erected in 1869, the Mill was owned by Robert Swan, but called James Reilly Flour Mill, and is believed to be the oldest industrial building in Fitzroy that still stands today. Originally, the street address was 375 Brunswick Street priorContinue reading “433 Brunswick St, Fitzroy”
60 Alexandra Parade, Fitzroy (Fitzroy Baths)
This is the location of the Fitzroy community’s lovely outdoor pool, brilliant all year round. I haven’t done a lot of research on Fitzroy Baths (now Yarra Leisure) yet, but this is some information from a few sources. In 1854, the land in this part of Fitzroy had been marked for subdivision into street blocks.Continue reading “60 Alexandra Parade, Fitzroy (Fitzroy Baths)”
Fergie St & Brunswick St, Fitzroy North
Roach and Boardman were Coach and Wagon builders in Fitzroy North at the corner of Fergie Street and Brunswick St, Fitzroy North. The first records of Roach & Boardman advertising was in May 1898.
146 George St, Fitzroy
“To Cab Proprietors, Dairymen, and Others” proclaimed the papers on 27 November 1862 as the land at 146 George Street, Fitzroy (then 93 George Street), was advertised to go under the hammer a week following. The land was described as “An allotment of land, having 33ft. frontage to George-street, by depth through to Little George-Street.Continue reading “146 George St, Fitzroy”
44-46 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy
Prior to 1878, numbers 44 – 46 Brunswick Street had a variety of uses including livery stables, printers, a piano factory, and sewing machine depot. The current two storey building on number 44 was erected in 1880 for owner John Mann. The centre-opening shown on the photograph led to livery stables at the rear, withContinue reading “44-46 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy”
174 Brunswick St, Fitzroy (National Hotel)
“First opened in 1854 the hotel seems to have been built in two stages. Judging by the roughly-worked bluestone, the building facing King William street is most likely part of the original hotel; but the Italianate corner building with its semi-circular arches, miniature heads and mixed Classical details came later, possibly during the middle 1860s.Continue reading “174 Brunswick St, Fitzroy (National Hotel)”