Monday, May 24, 2021
Saturday, April 24, 2021
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.
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
“Osterley” - Fitzroy Gardens - Potts Point
“Osterley” - Darlinghurst Road - Fitzroy Gardens - Elizabeth Bay Road - Potts Point
“Maramanah” - Cnr Darlinghurst Road And Elizabeth Bay Road - Potts a Point
“Maramanah” - Cnr Darlinghurst Road, Macleay Street & Elizabeth Bay Road - Potts Point NSW
Thursday, March 4, 2021
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
Saturday, December 12, 2020
“Innisfallen Castle” - 14 Cherry Place Castle Cove
“Innisfallen Castle” - 14 Cherry Place, Castle Cove
Castle Cove Was Named After This Landmark Building. It Occupies 8,333sqm Of Lush Park Like Grounds.
Completed in 1904 By A Prominant Politician, Henry Hastings Willis, & Is A Magnificent example Of Perpendicular Gothic Architecture.
The Castle Showcases Lavish Sandstone And Takes The Name “Innisfallen Castle” (Or “Island Of The Field”) From An Irish Castle In Killarney.
There Are Currently 2 Existing Buildings
- The Castle Itself
- Guest Wing / Domestic Staff Living Quarters
Friday, October 23, 2020
“Lauriston” - Ryde
“Lauriston” Bowden Street & Victoria Road - Ryde - New South Wales
“Lauriston” was built in the 1880’s by James Johnson And Phillipina Shuttleworth and was located on the corner of Bowden Street And Victoria Road, Ryde.
James, an Architect, wa related to Albert Bind, the Archistect Of. Choice for Anthony Horderns.
The interior was ornately decorated and it had a ballroom reputed to be, the most beautiful around Sydney.
James turned the grounds into a bird samctuary. I’m 1916 the property was subdivided and “Lauriston” was sold to Alfred and Jene Gorrie. Their Daughter aired, a Danci no
“Cleves” - Charles Blaxland - Putney
“Cleves” - Putney - New South Wales
“Cleves” was built In the 1850’s by Charles Blaxland and his wife Elizabeth. It was located in the wedge between Charles Street & Waterview Street, Putney. A house by the same name built by John Bayley had existed on the site previously.
In 1917 the estate was sold to the Inter Colonial Biilding Company and the area around the house became the site of the Kidman and Mayoh Shipbuilding Enterprise, the house being occupied by the new manager. The house was demolished in 1926. The site is currently occupied by housing
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
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