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”
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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”