heritage lost, Marrickville

Heritage Lost: Victoria Hotel

The former Victoria Hotel was situated on the corner of Marrickville Road & Illawarra Road Marrickville.In 1912 plans were submitted to alter the grand premises. (Click to Enlarge) but in the 1930s, as was common with many of the local pubs art deco renovations were carried out.Taken over by Tooth & Co the hotel was… Continue reading Heritage Lost: Victoria Hotel

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Addison Road Community Centre – 100 Years Serving the Community

To celebrate 100 years of the Addison Road Community Centre (ARCC), two walking tours were organised over the last week.  For anyone who missed out, they should keep an eye out on the ARCC site as they informed me they are looking at running more tours during the coming year.  Thanks to Graham Chacroft and… Continue reading Addison Road Community Centre – 100 Years Serving the Community