The Marrickville Cottage Hospital was designed by Morgan and Josephson Architects with the foundation stone laid by Governor Hampden in April 1897. Consisting of two buildings, one fronting Lilydale Street and another behind, the hospital opened 10 June, 1899. In 1902 an isolation wing was added to the rear block (possibly resulting from the bubonic… Continue reading Marrickville Cottage Hospital
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Two Views of The Warren
While little photographic evidence exists about the Warren at Marrickville, these are two lovely engravings that show how lovely this building was. Thomas Holt's home appears as a backdrop to children's games and fun in this plate from March 1870. Jump rope and a lively game of cricket can be seen as some of the… Continue reading Two Views of The Warren
Heritage Lost: Marrickville Incinerator
The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Friday 26 July 1912, page 11 The Marrickville Destructor was built in 1921. Located at the Marrickville Council Depot it was a local land mark, standing 43.5 metres tall. The Destructor was economical to run, costing in today's currency about fifty cents for every ton of… Continue reading Heritage Lost: Marrickville Incinerator
James Start Harrison
We love comments from our readers, especially ones that point out an error. We try our best to bring you correct information, but research being what it is is not always perfect.Recently Paul Cooper let us know the name of the resident who Harrison Street & Woodbury Street was named after was incorrect. From the… Continue reading James Start Harrison
History Lost: The Warren
As a follow up on our post about the use of The Warren as a training camp during World War I ... we should include it as a post in our History Lost series.... The Warren, Marrickville. Image: Inner West Library and History Services BRN 222330 Thomas Holt (1811–1888) was a Sydney business tycoon who… Continue reading History Lost: The Warren
On This Day 100 Years Ago – World War I
Great Britain entered into the European War 100 years ago today. If the Mother Country was at war, then it was unspoken that Australia would join the conflict that has been declared "the war to end all wars", The Great War, and of course World War I. Over the next year it is hoped that… Continue reading On This Day 100 Years Ago – World War I
Cadden and Andrews Marrickville Fashion House
World War I had been recently declared, and the social chit chat pages were a great distraction for the readers.The Newsletter was a broadsheet newspaper published in Sydney every Saturday. It carried the sub-title an up to date social, dramatic, sporting, political and general newspaper for the people. (Wikipedia)On 15 August 1914 the "Social Chat"… Continue reading Cadden and Andrews Marrickville Fashion House
New Winged Victory
This post has come via Marrickville Council's Facebook account. I am not certain as yet if the mini sculpture is what the replica will look like. Am waiting for council confirmation. Marrickville, we’re getting a new Winged Victory! Meridian, Australia's premier fine art foundry, will oversee the design and manufacture of our new Winged Victory… Continue reading New Winged Victory
Happy 100th Birthday Marrickville Fire Station!
Today the Marrickville Fire Station celebrated its centenary of service.They had vintage fire engines on display (but sadly my camera battery died and by the time I recharged they'd gone!)Marrickville Fire Station is significant as a finely crafted and relatively intact example of the Federation Free Classical style. Designed by the architects Spain and Cosh… Continue reading Happy 100th Birthday Marrickville Fire Station!
Mailboxes
Many locals know about the cast iron post box in Marrickville Road (near Lilydale Street). Image Source: Wikipedia However there are at least 2 others in the district. One used to be in Canterbury Road near the Petersham shops, but it seems to have disappeared somewhere in the last 2 years. One was removed outside… Continue reading Mailboxes
Marrickville Heritage Society 