Architect: Unknown / Builder: Unknown Built: Unknown First owner: John McMahon Other owners: Unknown Sourced from the Fitzroy Historical Society, July 2007 Newsletter: John McMahon is one of the distinguished public figures in Fitzroy’s history. He was twice elected Mayor of the city, and held various other importantpublic functions, as well as being a successful businessmanContinue reading “53-55 Alfred Crescent, Fitzroy North”
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90 George Street, Fitzroy
Though Alfred Deakin, Prime Minister of Australia from 1903-4, 1905-8 and 1909-10 is usually listed as being born in Collingwood on 3rd August 1856, his birthplace was actually Fitzroy (as the name was altered in 1857 ). His first place of residence was 56 George Street, though with current numbering it would be No 90.Continue reading “90 George Street, Fitzroy”
94 George Street, Fitzroy
Architect: Unknown / Builder: Unknown Built: Unknown First owner: Unknown Other owners: Burke The following information is sourced from Janet Gaff, Fitzroy Historical Society, January 2006 Newsletter and she sourced the information from the reports in the Daily Telegraph, The Bulletin, Fitzroy City Press and the Mercury. In November 1879, Mr. Joseph E. Burke celebrated theContinue reading “94 George Street, Fitzroy”
241 Smith St, Fitzroy (General Jackson Hotel / Sydney Hotel)
The General Jackson Hotel was located on the corner of Smith and Hodgson streets, Fitzroy. The General Jackson Hotel is located at 141 or 147 Smith Street pre 1876. It later has the addresses of 219 Smith St (from approx 1876 – 1886) and 241 Smith St (some time around 1886 onwards). Today it holdsContinue reading “241 Smith St, Fitzroy (General Jackson Hotel / Sydney Hotel)”
73-75 Alfred Crescent, North Fitzroy (The Haven)
Architect: Nicholson / Builder: David Masterston Built:1889 First owner: John McMahon Other owners: Salvation Army The following is the history as told by Sue Bradshaw, Fitzroy Historical Society, April 2005 Newsletter: John McMahon was born at Maynooth, County Kildare, Ireland on 26th October 1846. In January 1865 he left Maynooth, County Kildare, Ireland to setContinue reading “73-75 Alfred Crescent, North Fitzroy (The Haven)”
43 Alfred Crescent, North Fitzroy (The Tower House)
“This house was constructed in 1887 and altered in 1905, provides a unique impression of Art Nouveau architecture in Melbourne. The exterior is intact with the original unpainted vermiculated cement work, ornate timber and cast iron decorative work, elaborate keyhole lead lighting to the window heads and a square tower with a double curved roof.”Continue reading “43 Alfred Crescent, North Fitzroy (The Tower House)”
206 Gertrude St, Fitzroy
Harry Evans came to Australia in 1882 and then won the World Billiard Championship three times. He started making billiard tables from 1895 in Elizabeth Street, before the business moved to 206 Gertrude Street in 1957. Third and fourth generations of the family are still there. (Sourced from the Fitzroy Historical Society, April 2005 Newsletter).Continue reading “206 Gertrude St, Fitzroy”
218-220 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy
In 1895, J. J. Gordon advertised in Perth as a costume manufacturer on the corner of Gertrude and Gore Streets, Fitzroy, Victoria. In 2005, costumes had returned under the eye of Rose Chong. (Sourced: Fitzroy Heritage Society, April 2005 Newsletter) Rose Chong 1980 – today “Rose emigrated from the UK in 1974 with her Australian-ChineseContinue reading “218-220 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy”
82 Newry Street, Fitzroy North
Architect: Unknown / Builder: Unknown Built: Unknown First owner: Unknown Other owners: Ponsford Probably the most interesting information about 82 Newry Street, is that it was the birth place of Bill Ponsford on 19 October 1900. Bill is most famous for his amazing cricket career, being an opening batsman for both the Victorian and AustralianContinue reading “82 Newry Street, Fitzroy North”
Christian Israelite Church, Fitzroy Street
The Church is a beautiful bluestone building on Fitzroy Street. You would be forgiven for thinking that the bricked up windows are recent, but no, these are original, with all the light inside the church provided by skylights in the roof that resemble an ark. The following is from the January 2005 Fitzroy Historical SocietyContinue reading “Christian Israelite Church, Fitzroy Street”