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Brougham Place, North Adelaide
[General description] This Victorian Italianate mansion, named Ardington, was owned by newspaper proprietor W. K. Thomas. Built from Glen Osmond stone and brick, it was demolished in 1972: see B 25454-5. [On back of photograph] ' Acre 734 / Brougham Place / Nov.13, 1907 / Residence of W. K. Thomas / Near side of house is 67 yards east of Margaret Street. Frontage of house: 14 yards.'
Brougham Place near O'Connell Street
Brougham Place, 1903, far side of the house is 95 yards east of O'Connell Street and frontage is 23 yards. This two storey Federation house was built for George Milne, wine and spirit merchant (1856-1934) This style of house was relatively rare in South Australia because in the short period when they were popular, the central colony was less prosperous than its neighbours. The walls were of stone rather than brick, and the woodwork was painted more brightly.
Brougham Place adjoining Bishop's Court
Brougham Place, November 1902, frontage of building is 25 yards. This two storey stone house on Brougham Place has bay windows and a balcony over the front verandah.
'Carclew', North Adelaide
'Carclew', on Strangways Terrace, North Adelaide. Carclew occupies the site of the residence of James Chambers, built around 1840. The McDouall Stuart exploring expedition started from this property on 25th October, 1861, on its successful crossing of the Australian continent. After Chambers' death in 1862, the property was acquired by Sir Hugh Dixson, a wealthy businessman, who demolished the original building. It was replaced by this Federation style house in 1897 (inspired by the German Rhine castles), and named 'Stalheim'. It was sold in 1908 to Sir Langdon Bonython, and renamed 'Carclew'.
'Carclew', North Adelaide
'Carclew', situated on Montefiore Hill between Jeffcott Street and Strangways Terrace, on the 30th November, 1897. Originally named 'Stalheim", it was built in 1897 by Sir Hugh Dixson (later Hugh Denison) tobacco magnate. It was sold to Sir Langdon Bonython in 1908 and renamed 'Carclew'. Jeffcott Street frontage: 69 1/2 yards. Montefiore Hill frontage: 69 1/2 yards.The attractive sandstone two storey building has a turret, verandahs, balconies and a sweeping drive.
"Carclew", North Adelaide
"Carclew", Montefiore Hill, between Jeffcott St. and Strangways Tce., 30th November 1897. Jeffcott St. frontage: 69 1/2 yards. Montefiore Hill frontage: 69 1/2 yards. Originally built by Hugh Dixson and afterwards owned by Hugh Denison, tobacco magnate. Later, the property of Sir Langdon Bonython.
Strangways Terrace, North Adelaide
Corner of Strangways Terrace and Hill Street, North Adelaide, on the 11th August, 1898. In front of the Calvary Hospital a coversation is taking place between the top-hatted driver of a smart buggy and another driver whilst a dog snoozes in the gutter. See newspaper cuttings vol. 1, 243 and res. notes; no. 112.
Strangways Terrace, North Adelaide
[General description] A prosperous looking family pose in front of their large Federation style house. The ornate red brick house features gables, decorative timber fretwork and a tiled roof. A [On back of photograph] 'Acre 764 / Strangways Terrace, north side / Feb. 7, 1907 / Junction of fence and wall is opposite the east side of the branch of Strangways Terrace which runs north and south. Frontage of house and garden at side: 26 yards.'
Jeffcott Street, North Adelaide
Whinham College, Jeffcott Street, North Adelaide,1889. Opened on on 22 September 1882, the school, which had made an outstanding contribution to the educational and cultural life of South Australia, declined in prestige and finally closed in 1898. The left side of the school is 50 yards north of Ward Street.
Jeffcott Street corner of Ward Street
Jeffcott Street, 1894, frontage of college is 69.5 yards, frontage of small building on the right is 31 yards. John Whinham, the founder of Whinham College decided to start his own school beginning with one pupil. Whinham College, on the corner of Ward and Jeffcott Streets, North Adelaide, grew from this. Many well known South Australians were educated there. The building is now a Lutheran Seminary.
Ward Street, North Adelaide
[General description] Students are gathered outside the stone walls of the college, many sporting straw boater hats. The younger boys are in knickerbockers. In the foreground one older group, possibly masters, is standing in the middle of the road on the horse tram tracks. The older building of the Whinham College is prominent in this view and the rear of the grand new one, built in 1882 by Robert Whinham, is seen on the left. See B 10698 for its front view. (The college was founded in 1854 by John Whinham as the North Adelaide Grammar School and was later taken over by his son, Robert. Due to Robert's untimely death from a riding accident this highly regarded college gradually declined in prestige and closed in 1898.) [On back of photograph] 'Acres 771, 770, 769 / Ward Street, north side / Whinham College / June 1895. / On right is Ward Court (in centre of acre 771) / Lamp post is 173 yards east of Jeffcott Street.'
Premises of A. Fischer, O'Connell Street, North Adelaide
[General description] Horse drawn wagons in front of the premises of Alwin Fischer, Plumber and Gasfitter, on the south east corner of O'Connell Street and Clark Street, North Adelaide. These horses are light draughts, Clydesdale (or other heavy breeds) crossed with lighter types. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 821 / O'Connell Street, east side / Oct. 17, 1907 / Left side of Fischer's is 63 yards north of Archer Street.'
Centenary Street near Archer Street
East corner of Centenary Street and Archer Street, 1893, frontage of church is 27 yards and frontage of church on right is 23 yards. The impressive Wesleyan Church has twin steeples and a large stained glass window on the street frontage.
Lefevre Terrace near Archer street
Lefevre Terrace, December 2nd 1901, near side of house is 77 yards north of Archer Street and frontage is 12.5 yards. Note on negative states a Baptist Chapel formerly stood on this site. Depicted is an imposing two storey bluestone house and outside stands an immaculately groomed horse, carriage and groom.
Tynte Street near Lefevre Terrace
Tynte Street, south side. Near side of square limestone house in centre is 53 yards west of Lefevre Terrace. Frontage is 16.5 yards. The limestone house is a flat roofed two storey building. Adjoining houses show different styles of architecture.
Residence of Doctor Clement Armour Verco at North Adelaide
The Residence of Doctor Clement Armour Verco on the corner of Tynte Street North Adelaide. The house is located on the south side of Tynte Street and on the eastern corner of Centenary Street. The near side of house is eighty yards east of O'Connell Street. The imposing two storey sandstone building has a return verandah on both levels. Doctor Verco, a medical practitioner, was resident here from 1906 to 1910. [On back of photograph] Acre 831 Tynte Street, south side. 1906. East corner of Centenary Street. Near side of house is 80 yards east of O'Connell Street.
Tynte Street, North Adelaide
[General description] This commanding Church is viewed from the Square with the bollards of its gateway in the foreground. It was designed by Daniel Garlick in 1882, as "something of a Cathedral church for the Primitive Methodists". [On back of photograph] 'Acre 860 / Methodist Church / North corner of Tynte St. & Wellington Square. / 1896 / West frontage of church: 17 yards. Far side of houses on the right with the striped verandahs is 69 yards east of Wellington Square.'
Tynte Street, North Adelaide
[General description] This two storey stone building is in the Greek Revival style with a recessed portico featuring tall Ionic columns. The Reverend James Jefferis began his ministry in this Hall in May 1859 and a fellowship was formed in October of that year. [On back of photograph] 'Acres 861 & 862 / Tynte Street, north side / About 1896 / West side of Temperance Hall is 21.5 yards east of Mansfield Street . Frontage of hall: 13 yards.'
Tynte Street, North Adelaide
North Adelaide Public School, Tynte Street, north side, taken in 1889. Students and teachers stand in front of the building. The right side of the school is 30 yards west of Margaret Street and the left side of the school is 101 yards west of Margaret Street.
Tormore House School, Childers Street
Tormore House School, Childers Street, south side, January 14th 1904. Near side of building on the left, the school, is 122.5 yards east of Hill Street and far side of building on the right, the boarding house, is 84 yards east of Hill Street. Caroline Jacob (1861-1940), headmistress bought Tormore House, which she and her sister Annie reopened on new lines in 1898; they intended to prepare girls for university examinations. The excellent response soon enabled them to build new premises in pleasant grounds in Childers Street, North Adelaide.
MacKinnon Parade near Bundeys Road
MacKinnon Parade, January 1901. This house stands on the south west corner of Acre 974 in North Adelaide. It is about 60 yards east of Bundeys Road. The brick house is shaded by shrubs and creepers.
Congregational Chapel, Stanley Street, North Adelaide
[General description] A prominent feature of this modest chapel is its belfry in which the bell is clearly visible. There are two plaques on its front wall; one advertising the Sunday services for the Lower North Adelaide Congregational Chapel, and the other lists the meetings for the local Druids. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 1012 / Congregational Chapel / Stanley Street, south side / 1909 / Left side of chapel is 53 yards west of East Pallant Street. Extreme right of photo. is 65 yds. west of East Pallant St.'
Congregational Church, North Adelaide
Congregational Church, North Adelaide. James Jefferis was the first minister in this church which opened in February 1861.
Stanley Street, North Adelaide
Stanley Street, North Adelaide, showing the Congregational Church viewed from the side. For site, see the Cadastral Survey Plan, 1880.
Stanley Street, North Adelaide
Stanley Street, North Adelaide, south side, showing the front of the Congregational Church.
King William Street
King William Street looking south towards Victoria Square during the visit of the Duke of York, 1901. The Royal visit occurred between 9th and 15th July 1901. The Governor at the time was Tennyson and the Mayor of Adelaide was A.W. Ware. Addresses were given at the Town Hall to welcome the Royal couple to Adelaide after their arrival at Port Adelaide, Adelaide Railway Station en route to Government House. To mark their arrival 1,200 homing pigeons were released from Victoria Square to convey the good news to many parts of the State. The photograph shows crowds lining Victoria Square and the various military personnel including Mounted Rifles, Machine Gun Corps., Field Artillery, Naval Brigade, Garrison Artillery, 1st and 2nd Battalion Infantry, Cadets and Defence Rifle Clubs. The parade is turning from Victoria Square into Wakefield Street at the highly decorated statue of Queen Victoria.
King William Street
King William Street looking south towards Victoria Square during the visit of the Duke of York, 1901. The Royal visit occurred between 9th and 15th July 1901. The Governor at the time was Tennyson and the Mayor of Adelaide was A.W. Ware. Addresses were given at the Town Hall to welcome the Royal couple to Adelaide after their arrival at Port Adelaide, Adelaide Railway Station en route to Government House. To mark their arrival 1,200 homing pigeons were released from Victoria Square to convey the good news to many parts of the State. The photograph shows crowds lining Victoria Square and the various military personnel including Mounted Rifles, Machine Gun Corps., Field Artillery, Naval Brigade, Garrison Artillery, 1st and 2nd Battalion Infantry, Cadets and Defence Rifle Clubs. The parade is passing the highly decorated statue of Queen Victoria on its' return to Government House.
North Adelaide view looking north east from St Peter's Cathedral
View of North Adelaide looking north east from St. Peter's Cathedral. In the foreground is the intersection of Kermode and Park Streets. Martin's Scotch Thistle Hotel stands on the corner of Kermode Street.
Adelaide View
[General description] View across the Cathedral gardens, parklands and city towards the Adelaide Hills. [On back of photograph] 'Adelaide / looking south east from the Cathedral Spire 1902'.
North Adelaide
[General description] View north east over North Adelaide and suburbs beyond. On the left is the Womens and Childrens' Hospital on King William Road, then the Brougham Place Gardens. Further along is the Congregational Church. On the right is Melbourne Street. [On back of photograph] 'North Adelaide looking north east from Cathedral Spire / 1902'.