9-11 Alfred Crescent, Fitzroy North (Alfred Crescent / Fitzroy North Primary School)

The Alfred Crescent Primary School was constructed in 1875 and opened in the same year. It is one of the oldest schools in Melbourne. “This building was constructed in 1875 by Geoffrey O’Connell contractor for 3,331 pounds and dramatically altered in 1925-26” by Phillip Bros. “At this date large rectangular windows replaced the former pairedContinue reading “9-11 Alfred Crescent, Fitzroy North (Alfred Crescent / Fitzroy North Primary School)”

251-253 St Georges Road, Fitzroy North (North Fitzroy Post Office)

“This building was originally constructed by Thomas Rogers, agent (Fitzroy Ratebook 1888, Brick Office 10 rooms, 200 pounds). Between 1890 and 1907 it was owned by the Standard Building Society and was sold to the Post Master General in 1908 (Fitzroy Ratebook 1890, 1908). This building occupies an acute angled corner site. It is ofContinue reading “251-253 St Georges Road, Fitzroy North (North Fitzroy Post Office)”

242 Scotchmer St, Fitzroy North (Carnforth)

Also known as the John Ashton house, built in 1894. It used to be a dairy and has stables at the back of the property. (Yarra Past Port) “This single storey double fronted house was constructed in 1894 for John Ashton, a dairyman. The building is of importance for its intactness and preservation of originalContinue reading “242 Scotchmer St, Fitzroy North (Carnforth)”

40 Webb St, Fitzroy

This building has an interesting history, it was a large building that was built prior to 1880 and was a likely a square building with four upper window on each side as shown in the 1880 photograph below. Part of the building was removed sometime between 1900 (MMBW map) and this top photo to allowContinue reading “40 Webb St, Fitzroy”