This property was classified as ‘repairable’. It was bought by Housing Commission on 2 June 1970 for $7,250. The date of the demolition is unknown. On the left to West, there is an industrial building on two blocks. Behind, to North there is a factory (now gone) in Boston Place. Taken within the block ChurchContinue reading “13 Church Street, Fitzroy North”
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37 Church Street, Fitzroy North
No. 37 was described as “good weatherboard” it had been recently reroofed. The posters ‘This house not for sale to the housing Commission’. and Election Poster for Gabriella Orenstien, anti-Housing Commission candidate, August 1971 elections (Urban Renewal Committee of Citizens Action Group). Also visible to the West of No. 37, is No. 35 (pair toContinue reading “37 Church Street, Fitzroy North”
199 Rae Street, Fitzroy North
Research to be done on these houses. This was taken in 1971 showing the removal of houses in Fitzroy North by the Housing Commission.
201 Rae Street, Fitzroy North
Survey classification in August 1970 described this property as ‘good brick’. Brought by Housing Commission on 23 December 1970 and still tenanted at August 1971. To its right (North), No.203 was classified ‘Repairable’.
24-26 Brookes Crescent, Fitzroy North
Looking East: Brookes Crescent Reserve showing local children and a playground. In the immediate background Nos. 21, 23, 25 (demolished) and No. 27 (later to be demolished). The owner of No. 21 had undertaken extensive internal renovations and redecorations. No. 25 was bought by the Housing Commission on 23 September 1969 for $7,600 and demolishedContinue reading “24-26 Brookes Crescent, Fitzroy North”
10 Watkins Street, Fitzroy North
Looking South. 10 Watkins Street was bought by Housing Commission on 30 June 1970 and demolished on 30 September 1970. The purchase price was $11,750. This property was not under a demolition or repair order. The Fitzroy Residents’ Association cleared all rubbish from the site, planted trees (despite Housing Commission opposition) and stated their intentionContinue reading “10 Watkins Street, Fitzroy North”
532 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy North
This house classified as ‘repairable’. Note the high-rise buildings reflected in the front window. As of 2009: 530 AND 532 all apparently survive. Text from Yarra Libraries. Today however it does not survive, 532 and 532A Nicholson St are shown below:
528 Nicholson St, Fitzroy North
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.
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”
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”