Benson and Norris Boot factory (located at the corner of Kerr and George street, Fitzroy). The Factory must have been the site of the MacRobertson’s factory which stands on this location today. The other three corners (as shown above) have the pub, and houses on them. At the time of the MMBW map, the areaContinue reading “183 Kerr St, Fitzroy (Benson and Norris Boot Factory / MacRobertson’s Chocolate Factory)”
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187 Napier St, Fitzroy (Stone’s Timber Yard)
John Stone’s Timber Yard, filled the block bounded by Young, Napier, Condell and Charles streets until their demolition in 1968. The Timber yard covered the area where the right of way is and the Acacia Fitzroy Creche, and prior to the Atherton Gardens development, Young St continued south. The site is quite clearly visible inContinue reading “187 Napier St, Fitzroy (Stone’s Timber Yard)”
8-20 Spring St, Fitzroy (Harrison Cordials)
“Started as a small ginger beer factory on this site in 1866 by Robert Harrison, the factory expanded into one of the largest and longest surviving Fitzroy cordial factories, producing a wide range of cordials, aerated waters and mineral waters. The firm was still operating as R. Harrison Pty. Ltd. well into the 1950s. TheContinue reading “8-20 Spring St, Fitzroy (Harrison Cordials)”
77-83 Smith St, Fitzroy
Number 83 Smith Street is the current empty block on the corner of Smith St and Gertrude St. It has been empty since at least 1930. The above photo is also interesting as it has the original fire hydrant and base of the original gas lamp. Both have now been removed. The lamp post wasContinue reading “77-83 Smith St, Fitzroy”
111 Queens Pde, North Fitzroy
This is the location of the new high school for Fitzroy and Collingwood, so there is nothing remaining. Interior of J. H. Porter Store, a prefabricated iron building. Situated in the grounds of the City of Yarra depot at 111 Queens Parade, North Fitzroy. It was manufactured in 1853.
193-207 Smith Street, Fitzroy (Victoria Buildings)
The Victoria Buildings on Smith Street, were built in 1888. More information to be researched on this site.
484 Nicholson St, Fitzroy North (Methodist Church)
“A modest church, constructed in 1874 to the design of Percy Oakden of Terry and Oakden Architects. The brick façade is decorated by contrasting bricks at the window heads and openings, with moulded bricks used as modillions under the side eaves. Colonettes with capitals flank the west door with the label mould above terminating abruptlyContinue reading “484 Nicholson St, Fitzroy North (Methodist Church)”
124 Napier St, Fitzroy (Presbyterian Church)
The Fitzroy Presbyterian Church at 124 Napier Street, Fitzroy, Melbourne. “This building was constructed as the Presbyterian Church in 1871-1872 to the design of architect, George Browne, and built by James Sumner and Co., for a cost of £2,700 (including fittings). It was described in the Illustrated Australian News of May, 1872, as follows: “…..Continue reading “124 Napier St, Fitzroy (Presbyterian Church)”
129-133 Moor St, Fitzroy
Each of these beautiful little cottages have been removed (as has the one to their left). These houses were directly across the road to the Fitzroy Library and Town Hall on the north side of Moor St. The houses are now town houses and a park.
125-127 Moor St, Fitzroy
These two houses no longer exist. They were opposite the Fitzroy Town Hall, but are now all town houses.