Before there was Chevy Chase the actor, there was Chevy Chase the residence....Picture: realestate.com.auThe house was built c. 1881 for Nicholas Hopson (who purchased the land in 1879 from J.L. Castner). Hopson named his house Chevy Chase. Originally the home had a carriage drive and circular planting bed. This can be seen in the aerial photograph… Continue reading Chevy Chase Petersham Residence
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HERITAGE LOST: Kings Theatre Marrickville
Image Source: State Library of NSWBuilt for and operated by the Kings Theatres chain, the Marrickville Kings Theatre (200 Marrickville Road) was opened on 9th April 1937 with Freddie Bartholomew in “The Devil is a Sissy” and George Formby in “Keep Your Seats Please”. The Art Deco styled building was designed by Guy Crick &… Continue reading HERITAGE LOST: Kings Theatre Marrickville
HERITAGE LOST: The Last House in a Street That Doesn’t Exist
"Heritage Watch" is one of the agenda items at the societies' monthly committee meeting. We consider development applications submitted to Marrickville council that affect buildings or structures with heritage significance. Development Application DA201100072 came to the attention of the society last year. The development application proposed to demolish the building Duncraggan (also known as J Milne… Continue reading HERITAGE LOST: The Last House in a Street That Doesn’t Exist
Marrickville Heritage Society 