Number 528 is a shop and house, it as classified as ‘repairable’. On the window the sign reads “Young Modern Ladies Hairdresser, for He’s and She’s [sic]”. As of 2009 this property still exists. Text from Yarra Libraries.
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24 Salisbury Crescent, Fitzroy North
Salisbury Crescent did not exist according to the Sands & Macdougall directories in 1885, however, all the houses exist and are occupied by 1890. The houses were owned by James Anderson, and built together, though interestingly, each has a double wall between them. The only other house on this side of the street is theContinue reading “24 Salisbury Crescent, Fitzroy North”
26 Salisbury Crescent, Fitzroy North
In this photograph are Nos. 28-32 (part), 26, 24, 22 & 20 (part). All “good brick” except No.20. a builders inspection of No. 24- ‘a structurally sound, clean little house conforming in almost every respect to the Housing Commission requirements’. Owner had spent c. $2000 to renovate the house. As of 2009 the terrace no,Continue reading “26 Salisbury Crescent, Fitzroy North”
15 Salisbury Crescent, Fitzroy North
From left, Numbers 13 (part), 15 and 17 (part).Number 15: Survey classified it as “good brick”. Since 1921 the owner was the resident and refused to sell to the Housing Commission. Taken within the block Church Street-Rae Street- Nicholson Street. Targeted by Housing Commission, Victoria for broad scale demolition and construction of high rise apartmentContinue reading “15 Salisbury Crescent, Fitzroy North”
17 Salisbury Cres, Fitzroy North
Housing in the image include No.15 (part), 17 and 19 (part). No. 17 Survey classified it as “repairable brink)Taken within the block Church Street-Rae Street- Nicholson Street. Targeted by Housing Commission, Victoria for broad scale demolition and construction of high rise apartment blocks. This was opposed by residents, both tenants and owners and factories. ThisContinue reading “17 Salisbury Cres, Fitzroy North”
19 Salisbury Crescent, Fitzroy North
No.19 Housing survey classified it as “An attractive and unusual house, good weatherboard” (August 1970). It was bought by the Housing Commission after March 1971, the actual date is unknown, at the end of August 1971 it was almost wretched by vandals. Taken within the block Church Street-Rae Street- Nicholson Street. Targeted by Housing Commission,Continue reading “19 Salisbury Crescent, Fitzroy North”
2 Annand St, Fitzroy North
No.4 (part) and No.2.No.2: Survey classified it as “A sticking and very attractive house, good brick”. Notices in window: “This house not for sale to Housing Commission” and a poster for Gabriella Orenstein, anti-Housing Commission candidate in August 1971 elections (Urban Renewal Committee of Citizens Action Group). Taken within the block Church Street-Rae Street- NicholsonContinue reading “2 Annand St, Fitzroy North”
18 Annand St, Fitzroy North
No.18 was classified as “good brick”, August 1970. It was bought by the Housing Commission on 19 March 1971. It was still tenanted as of March 1971; since demolished. There was no demolition or repair order. Taken within the block Church Street-Rae Street- Nicholson Street. Targeted by Housing Commission, Victoria for broad scale demolition andContinue reading “18 Annand St, Fitzroy North”
14 Annand Street, Fitzroy North
Was classified as “Good brick” on 28 July 1970 ($11,300); It was not subject to order, and was extensively damaged by vandals before demolition 10 July 1971. Taken within the block Church Street-Rae Street- Nicholson Street. Targeted by Housing Commission, Victoria for broad scale demolition and construction of high rise apartment blocks. This was opposedContinue reading “14 Annand Street, Fitzroy North”
253 Rae Street, Fitzroy North
Looking West: Shop and house, classified as “good brick” in August 1970. Bought by the Housing Commission 8 December 1970, still tenanted on 31 March 1971; no repair or demolition order. The date of demolition is unknown. Taken within the block Church Street-Rae Street- Nicholson Street. Targeted by Housing Commission, Victoria for broad scale demolitionContinue reading “253 Rae Street, Fitzroy North”