In the first part of the 19th Century, the area around Lewisham was heavily wooded. In the 1830's Lewisham was a popular hunting area. The hill which slopes down from New Canterbury Road towards Long Cove Creek (the train viaduct goes over this) and Gambling Creek was the point where the leader of the huntsmen… Continue reading Street Names: Toothill Street, Lewisham
Month: May 2013
Heritage Lost: Addison Theatre
Image Source: Cinema TreasuresLocated in the Marrickville suburb of Sydney. Operated by Acme Theatres, the Addison Theatre opened in January 1934 and was a typical suburban independent, running double bills every week.Closed in December 1959 the Addison Theatre was demolished and a gas station occupies the site today. (Ref: Cinema Treasures)The Queenslander, Thursday 14 March… Continue reading Heritage Lost: Addison Theatre
Tracing Your House History – Estate Maps
When tracing your house's history you should consider tracking down estate maps of the area. These maps can show a number of things. Take for example the map below. Isn't it beautiful? Image Source: Marrickville Library Services As far as housing research goes this shows that the numbers on the maps do not match current… Continue reading Tracing Your House History – Estate Maps
Marrickville Shopping Carnival
The Marrickville Chambers of Commerce organised a fortnight long Shopping Carnival commencing April 21, 1913. During this time a window dressing competition ran where 33 local shopkeepers decorated their windows to display products made in the local municipality. The winner was R.W. Brereton, tobacconist (Sands shows a R.W. Brereton owning a Marrickville Road Hairdressers in… Continue reading Marrickville Shopping Carnival
The Art of Looking
I have often got up from working at my computer to do a quick stretch around the neighbourhood. Yet, I think I've seen it, but never really taken it in. I challenge each of you to grab your camera and go hunting heritage. My usual 20 minute loop of the 4 blocks in my part… Continue reading The Art of Looking
In the News 100 Years Ago Today: Enmore Balloon
The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Friday 9 May 1913, page 9Image Source: Cybernetic Zoo
Heritage Lost: Myrtle Grove
This post is not about a house that has been destroyed, demolished or neglected. Like Chevy Chase, this house has been changed so much that it's heritage value has been lost.However, as a home it very much has historical significance to the Marrickville area.This post started with an enquiry from someone in Myrtle Street wanting… Continue reading Heritage Lost: Myrtle Grove
Marrickville Heritage Society 