Wednesday, June 9, 2021

Springfield House - Potts Point - Sydney








Springfield House - Springfield Avenue - Potts Point





"Springfield" was built on land granted to Alexander Baxter on Woolloomooloo Hill. It was demolished in 1934 for the construction of a shopping centre. 
























 


Springfield House 




Springfield - Charles Rodius - 1834



Monday, May 24, 2021

“Caerleon” - 81 Kambala Road, Bellvue Hill

 

“Caerleon” 
81 Kambala Road, Bellevue Hill
This Historic House Was Named “Caerleon” After a Small Town In Wales. It Is A Queen Anne 2 Storey House Built In 1885. Original Design Drawn Up By Architect Harry Kent. 
It Was The House Of Charles B Fairfax. 
Red Brick Walls With Stone Dressing 



Friday, April 9, 2021

Brush Farm House - 19 Lawson Street - Eastwood - Sydney - New South Wales

 




"Brush Farm House" - 19 Lawson Street - Eastwood - New South Wales 


This Is One Of Australia's Oldest Houses And Is One Of A Few That Survived From The Macquarie Period. 




The House Was Originally Built In The 1820's, Following The Purchase Of The Brush Farm Estate In 1807. 


 The Verandahs Were Added In The 1880's.

In The First Half Of The 19th Century, The Estate Was Famous For Its Vineyard & Wine Production. 

The House Was Also Known As Home For Boys, Eastwood Home For Mother's & Babies, Brush Farm For Mentally Deficient Children, & Brush Farm Girl's Home. 

In 1988 The Property Was Transferred To The Department Of Corrective Services & As The Brush Farm Corrective Services Academy Offers Training For Corrections Officers. 

In 1990, The Land Was Bought By Ryde Municipal Council And Restoration Of The House Began In May 2006, At An Estimated Cost Over $5 Million. It Now Serves Now As A Community Facility, Exhibition & Meeting Venue. 








Saturday, January 9, 2021

Salvation Army Hostel - South Dowling Street - Surry Hills

 



Salvation Army Hostel - South Dowling Street - Surry Hills



The Iconic Salvation Army Hostel, On South Dowling Street, At Moore Park. 


This Picture Was Taken In 1927






Saturday, January 2, 2021

History Of Darlinghurst

 


History of Darlinghurst


Originally  the great Valley Of Darlinghurst was originally subdivided by Governor Ralph Darling in the mid 1820s when he created 17 allotments of land parcels to house public servants and other private citizens.


With the 17 land grants that Governor Darling  allowed he had strict conditions regarding that there could only be one dwelling per allotment, that each each dwelling should be built facing the city along the ridge, and that the land should have landscaped gardens around.


This changed the whole topography of the area when you sailed into Sydney harbour and Port Jackson  made a great difference from what people could see. It also gave a very strong impression of the colony and the prosperity that you could gain as a free settlers coming to Australia.


it was a very strong a pointer of what you could gain by coming to Australia it was also very strong reminder of what you could also lose