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Currie Street
[General description] Two business' at numbers 116 - 124 on the north side of Currie Street. Number 116-120 houses the Shipping Newspapers. Next door at number 124 is the Australasian Scale Company Limited. Various varieties of weighing scales can be seen in the windows. A car and a bicycle are parked at the kerb. [On back of photograph] Acres 114 & 115. Currie Street, north side. January 19, 1926. For site see B 2660 & 2451. Shipping Newspapers' premises were erected in 1925. For building formerly on this site see B 2451. Premises of Shipping Newspapers demolished in 1934. See B 6627.
Coronation Hotel, Currie Street, Adelaide
[General description] This previously Victorian style hotel has just undergone alterations. It now has an Art Deco parapet and the elaborate iron lace on the balcony has been replaced with a plainer wrought iron pattern. There has been a hotel on this site since 1846, possibly earlier. There has been several name changes but from 16/06/37 to 21/06/79 it was known as the Coronation Hotel. Daniel Hore Kenny is the licensee at the time this photograph was taken. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 114 / Currie Street, north side / 7 April 1939 / Coronation Hotel / This hotel was altered in 1938 / Compare with B 7466 / The right side of the hotel abuts Rosina Street / Frontage of the Coronation Hotel is 19 yards'.
Coronation Hotel, Currie Street
Currie Street, north side, frontage of the Coronation Hotel is 19 yards. An AMSCOL milk van is parked in Currie Street. Right side of the hotel abuts Rosina Street. The Coronation Hotel has had numerous names including London, Neates, Golden Fleece, Crown Inn, Hotel California, Armstrong's Tavern. London and Neates were establishments on this town acre at two earlier times. The proprietor at the time of the photograph was John Frederick Byass.
Light Square, Adelaide
[General description] Road and sky frame a group of light industrial city buildings, some of galvanised iron construction, others built from stone. Ortox Manufacturing and Thomas Kennedy's Wood and Coal Yard can be seen on the left. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 115 / Light Square, east side, north of Currie St. / July 19, 1926 / Left side of Ortox premises is 7 yards south of the north side of the square. Right side of two storey building on right is 31 1/2 yards north of Currie Street.' (Another hand) 'For view of Ortox premises after alteration effected in 1926 see B 3770'.
Light Square, Adelaide
[General description] The premises of the Vellum Bindery Ltd., Book Binders and Paper Rulers. The single storey brick building has arched windows on either side of a large roller door. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 118 / Light Square /west side / 29th July 1963 / Right side of building abuts Philip Street / Frontage of building is 17 yards'
Currie Street, Adelaide
[General description] Buildings on Currie Street featuring a single storey stone cottage with two arched doorways and an iron roof. On the roof is painted 'Mann Steam Wagons & Carts' A bicycle has been propped against a pole. [On back of photograph] 'Currie Street, north side / Acre 119 / A shop window and door were subsequently let into the centre of the one story building. Compare with B 13164. Left side of one story building is 2 yards west of Elizabeth St. Frontage of one story building is 8 1/2 yards. Shop front installed in one story building in 1926.' (Another hand) 'For alterations made to Davies Ltd. building in 1949-50, see B 12364.'
Currie Street, Adelaide
[General description] Adelaide pastoral house Bennett and Fisher's new premises are a one storey brick building with a saw tooth roof and a pair of plate glass windows, in which appear an advertisement for Cletrac tractors. On the left a pair of grey horses pull a dray. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 119 / Currie Street, north side / April 24th 1928 / Bennett and Fisher's building erected in 1927 / For photograph of the previous premises formerly on the site see B 4034 / Shop fronts installed along the left half of Bennett and Fisher's front in 1929 / Near side of Bennett and Fisher's is 70 yards west of Light Square / Frontage: 35 yards'.
Currie Street, Adelaide
[General description] This small stone building in the centre is being demolished. Bennett & Fisher is on the right, T. O'Connor & Sons on the left. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 119 / Currie Street, north side / March 14th 1955 / Right side of McKenzie's is 105 yards west of Light Square and frontage is 8.5 yards / Building is shown in course of demolition / For an earlier view of this building see B 3591'
Currie Street
[General description] Two children pose for the photographer in front of a red brick two storey school building. Completed on the 3rd March, 1891, it was erected as a model school for others to copy. [On back of photograph] 'Acres 121 & 122 / Currie Street, north side / Public School / 1903-08 / Near side of school is 16 yards east of Gray Street. Frontage: 38.5 yards.'
West Terrace, Adelaide
[General description] The main building of this institution has been given an updated look including a new roof with gable and enclosed verandah upstairs. The wing seen at the rear has pillared verandahs. A wrought iron arch over the front gate displays the name 'St Joseph's Providence' and street Number 32. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 121 / West Terrace / South corner of Philip Street / 12 May 1931 / Showing alterations effected in 1929-30 / See B 5154 / St. Joseph's Providence is a Roman Catholic institution for the accommodation of the aged and the infirm and for homeless girls / Frontage of building is 27.5 yards'.
West Terrace, Adelaide
[General description] The two storey stone house on the left with balcony is one of the residences along West Terrace which has several new street trees protected by wooden guards.The West Terrace flour mill, owned at this time by Giles & Smith is seen on the right. It has recently been badly damaged by fire, with the roof, being tin and lead melting and falling in. (From the Register, 27th April, 1876, p. 7). [On back of photograph] Acres 125, 186 / West Terrace, east side / 1872-77 / The near side of the house on the left abuts Currie Street / Waymouth Street corner is situated further along the street near the two storey builing in the distance (right side of the photograph'.
Currie Street, Adelaide
[General description] This two storey building is built from brick with cement dressings around its arched windows and parapet including balustrading. The ground floor features a portico of five arches with decorative pillars. A horse and carriage possibly of the type known as a 'Stanhope', with four wheels and one seat, stands in front of the building. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 139 / Currie Street, south side, June 29,1896. / Site of Elder Smith's premises:- Right side is 8 yards east of Peel Street. Frontage:16 yards / For view of building erected on site in 1937/39 see B 9620.'
Currie Street
[General description] A horse and cart stands in front of the grand Savings Bank building with its neo-classical facade and tall columns. This impressive bank building was designed and its construction supervised by architect Edward Davies (of the firm Cumming and Davies) and opened for buisiness on 28th April, 1904. [On back of photograph] 'Acres 139 and 140 / Currie Street, south side / 1927 / Near side of Savings Bank building is 24.5 yards east of Peel Street. Frontage of bank: 24 yards / Reproduced in "Chronicle", Dec. 10, 1927.' The sculpture atop the building was done by William James Maxwell, the preferred carver of architect Edward Davies.
Currie Street, Adelaide
[General description] City buildings on Currie Street, soon to be demolished and replaced in 1937 by a new four storey building (Elder's House). [On back of photograph] 'Acre 139 / Currie Street, south side / September 1935 / Sites etc. of the three buildings: Elder Smith & Co. Ltd.- Right side is 8 yards east of Peel Street / Frontage 16 yards; Elders Trustee & Executor Co. Ltd.- Right side is 42 yards east of Topham Street / Frontage 12 yards; Palatine Insurance Co.- Right side is 30 yards east of Topham Street / Frontage 8.5 yards' (Another hand) 'For view of building erected on site in 1937-39 see B 9620 / Photo presented by Elder Smith & Co. Ltd.'
Currie Street, Adelaide
[General description] City buildings and light horse drawn traffic on Currie Street. On the right is the premises of Harrold, Colton & Company, Saddlers and Ironmongers (Hardware). Large utility poles can be seen on the left. [On back of photograph] 'Acres 138, 139 / Currie Street, looking east from a point a little west of Leigh Street / 1910-11'.
King William Street, Adelaide
[General description] This view shows city buildings and traffic in King William Road with the General Post Office in the distance. Pedestrians, cars and trams share the busy road. A policeman on point duty can be seen in the middle of the intersection. Car No. 60833 in the foreground is a Rover, owned by F. Bassew, of Dutton Terrace, Medindie. Number issued June 1926. [On back of photograph] 'Reproduced in Observer, 19 February 1927 / Acres 140, 171 / King William Street, looking south from Grenfell Street. / Feb. 1927'.
King William Street, Adelaide
[General description] City buildings, traffic and utility wires with the General Post Office tower in the distance. Trams, cars and buses can be seen on the road. The nearest tram is the Number 220 to Enfield. Cars are parked at a 45 degree angle along the kerb. [On back of photograph] 'Reproduced in the 'Observer', Feb.19, 1927 / Acres 140, 71 / King William Street, looking south from Grenfell Street. / Feb. 1927' (Another hand) 'Near side of National Mutual Building is 26 1/2 yards south of Currie Street'.
Currie Street, Adelaide
[General description] This oval shaped photograph shows a small omnibus in the foreground of a view of city buildings, trams and traffic. Pedestrians walk on the footpath and cross the road. There is a web of tram wires overhead. [On back of photograph] 'Repro. The'Observer' / Feb. 19, 1927 / Acres 140, 171 / Currie Street looking west from King William Street. / Feb. 1927' (Another hand) 'Near side of Alfred Chambers (on left) is 30 yards west of King William Street.'
Currie Street, Adelaide
[General description] City buildings and pedestrians at the King William Street / Currie Street intersection. A policeman stands at point duty in the middle of the road. The Hilton tram is seen on the extreme right in front of the Adelaide Steamship Company building. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 140 / South west corner of Currie and King William Streets. / Taken at 11 am. on Armistice Day, 1927'.
King William Street, Adelaide
King William Street, west side. 5 August 1936. Site : Division between acres 140 and 171 lies along southern wall of Dental Company's premises - Frontage of Colonial Mutual building : 7 yards. Frontage of Dental Company's building : 13 1/2 yards. The group of buildings in the photograph include: Ernest Saunders Removing Company, Cash and Carry, various Dentist rooms, The Colonial Mutual Fire and Accident Office and Cooks Travel.
King William Street
King William Street, west side, 24 May 1939. The boundary between Acres 140 and 171 lies along division between Melvin Chambers (Cash and Carry Ltd.) and premises on its left (the premises with "Boshter" sign on the awning. This section of King William Street lies between Currie and Waymouth Streets.
Currie Street, Adelaide
[General description] City buildings and light traffic, a mix of motor and horse drawn on Currie Street where smart new looking cars are parked at the kerb. An electric tram, number 87, makes its way along the centre of the road. The premises of the Adelaide Steamship Company are seen on the left, further down the sign of Colton, Palmer & Preston can be made out. A man in the foreground is sweeping the tram tracks. [On back of photograph] 'Acres 139, 140 / Currie Street / Looking west from King William Street / c. 1911'.
Edinburgh Castle Hotel, Currie Street, Adelaide
[General description] This hotel is a two storey stone building featuring a small cantilever verandah. It was established on 31/05/1837 as Guthrie's Hotel and was renamed the Edinburgh Castle Hotel in 1839. It has the oldest hotel licence in South Australia and is still in business in 2010. Edward McDonnell held the licence from 31/05/1920 until 23/1/1954. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 127 / Currie Street, south side, at the corner of Gray Street. / Aug. 20, 1926. / Measurements of Edinburgh Castle Hotel: Gray Street frontage: 17 yards. Currie Street frontage: 13.5 yards.' (Another hand) 'Balcony erected in 1927.'
Gray Street, Adelaide
[General description] This little old cottage has a well cared for garden behind its wrought iron fence. It is soon to be demolished and replaced with the building seen in B 13693. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 127 / Gray Street, west side / December 30th 1954 / Right side of cottage is 32 1/4 yards south of Currie Street and frontage is 5 yards'
Currie Street, Adelaide
[General description] A man walks past an iron roofed brick cottage, the premises of S.R. Dickinson, Timber and Iron Merchant. Next door is an iron building where 'The Auto Cleaners' display a sign saying 'cars washed'. [On back of photograph] 'Acres 129, 128 / Currie Street, south side / June 24, 1926 / right side of Dickinsons premises is 29 yards east of North Street. Frontage: 8 yards. (Compare with 6773)' (Another hand) 'Dickinson's almost completely demolished in 1927'.
Elizabeth Street
Elizabeth Street, west side, 8 March 1954, right side of Motor Engineers' building is 59.5 yards south of Currie Street and frontage is 10.5 yards. Left side of Motor Engineers' building is on the southern boundary of Acre 130. This building was completed in November 1953. The site was formerly vacant although a building did stand there at one time
Hotel George, Currie Street
[General description] Two horses harnessed to a wagon stand patiently in front of the George Hotel. The licencee at this time was Ed. Iveson. This hotel has had a variety of names since 1849 and was re-built in 1898. From 1970 up until now (2010) it has been known as the Colonel Light Hotel. For a view taken in 1984 see B 43712. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 131 / Hotel George / Currie Street, south side. West side of Light Square. / Feb. 2, 1927. / Currie Street frontage of hotel: 13.5 yds. / Light Square frontage: 19 yards. / Verandah and balcony erected in 1926. For earlier photograph see B 2153.' (Another hand) 'For view of building erected immediately on right of Hotel George, in 1950, see B 12363 / The twin buildings on extreme right were demolished / For view of site in 1954, see B 12912.'
Light Square, Adelaide
[General description] The road curves around the Light Square gardens, with their paths, trees and shrubs and a wrought iron fence. City buildings appear in the distance. [On back of photograph] 'Acres 131, 180 / Light Square, west side / 1911'.
Currie Street
[General description] South east corner of Currie Street and Light Square showing groups of people outside a two storey bluestone house which has an upstairs verandah. [On back of photograph] Acre 134. South east corner of Currie Street and Light Square. Jan. 19th, 1926. All the buildings extending from left to right up to and including the two storey one facing the Square were demolished in 1926. Compare with B 3432. Near side of the building facing the Square is 23 yards south of Currie Street.
Currie Street, Adelaide
[General description] This service station was operated by Goodman Brothers. The driveway is surrounded by a garden using decorative pillars and potted palms. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 134 / South east corner of Currie Street and Light Square / May 16, 1926 / Petrol service station erected in 1926. For view of premises formerly on the site see B 2329 & B 3231. Currie Street frontage of Service Station: 23 yards. This structure was demolished in 1927. For view of buildings erected in 1928 see B 5098.'