council, heritage, heritage lost, heritage register

Heritage in Danger – 6 Livingstone Road, Petersham

The above photograph Sawtooth Roof by Deborah Kent was highly commended in the Marrickville Council's Urban Photography Competition (part of the Marrickville Medal awards). But this building is under threat. Council are now looking at whether it should be included on the heritage register, or if it should be knocked down to make way for… Continue reading Heritage in Danger – 6 Livingstone Road, Petersham

Architecture, Enmore, heritage, military history

Then & Now: 64 Chapel Street, Marrickville

Image Source: Australian War MemorialDuring World War II, 64 Chapel Road, Marrickville was the home of the Marrickville Ordance Store No 1.It was a unit of the 2nd Central Ordance Department.The Australian War Memorial image collection includes exterior and interior pictures of the property.Image Source: Australian War MemorialImage Source: Australian War MemorialThe windows have been… Continue reading Then & Now: 64 Chapel Street, Marrickville