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Grote Street, Adelaide
[General description] These early Adelaide cottages have evidently been purchased and are now undergoing demolition. A sign attached to the front wall of the one on the right indicates that it had been for sale by Agents T. Stephens and Son. The street tree is a Ficus. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 315 / Grote Street, north side / 27 September 1927 / On the right is Byron Place / Frontage of cottages on corner: 12 yards / These were demolished in 1927 / For a view of the building subsquently erected see B 5033'.
Grote Street, Adelaide
[General description] The new premises of Foggit Jones Limited, wholesale produce merchants. There is a street tree, possibly ficus, at either end of the plain brick building and some parked cars at the kerb. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 315 / Grote Street, north side / 10 January 1929 / Foggitt, Jones' premises erected in 1927-8 / For views of cottages formerly on this site see B2042, B4887, B4255 / Site: On the west corner of Byron Place. Frontage: 31 yards' (Another hand) 'For view of this building showing part of Byron Place frontage, see B 13068'.
Grote Street, Adelaide
[General descriptions] The premises of Foggitt Jones, Wholesale Produce Merchants is a plain brick corner building with a painted sign on its facade advertising specialties such as 'hams. bacon, small goods, butter, cheese and canned delicacies' [On back of photograph] 'Acre 315 / Grote Street, north side / 7 June 1954 / Right side of Foggitt Jones building abuts west side of Byron Place / Frontage of building is 31 yards'
Byron Place, Adelaide
[General description] This is a row of stone cottages with concave verandahs. They look somewhat dilapidated and their roofs are in poor condition. B 5334 shows them in earlier days. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 315 / Byron Place, east side / 15 November 1954 / Right side of building is 40 yards north of Grote Street / Frontage of the building: 30 yards / B 13153 is a view of portion of this building looking north / See also B 5334 taken in 1898'
Byron Place, Adelaide
[General description] Row of cottages looking north along Byron Place / Compare with B 5334 taken in 1898. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 315 / Byron Place, east side / 15 November 1954 / This is a view looking north of the building shown in B 13152, see for details of site etc / Depth of the building is 12 3/4 yards / Right side is 40 yards north of Grote Street. Frontage: 30 yards'
Grote Street, Adelaide
[General description] This row of stone and brick cottages have parapets that hide the corrugated iron roofing, and a wooden picket front fence. A group of men stand at the gate of a group of condemned cottages which display what appears to be a 'For Sale' sign. See B 2042 for a close up view of the cottages on the far right during demolition. [On back of photograph] 'Acres 316 and 315 / Grote Street. North side / September 27, 1927 / On the left is Morney Street. On the right is Byron Place.' (Another hand) 'All the cottages to the right of the 8th door and window opening were demolished in 1927. For a view of the building subsequently erected see B5033.'
Morney Street, Adelaide
[General description] Two workman's cottages in Morney Street. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 316/ Morney Street, east side / 17 January 1955 / Right side of cottages is 37 1/4 yards north of Grote Street / Frontage of two cottages is 20 yards.'
St. Patrick's Church, Grote St
[On back of photograph] 'St. Patrick's Church, Grote Street / Acres 319 & 319 / March 1914 / (Photo by Krischock) / Frontage: 23 yards / Right side is 17 yards west of Burton Avenue. Left side is 133 yards east of West Terrace.' [General description] A priest can be seen standing inside the doorway of this newly completed church, seen in three quarter view. Outside a woman tends to a baby in a large perambulator. Designed by Woods Bagot the church was dedicated on 15 March, 1914. It was said to be inspired by the Church of the Holy Spirit in Florence and the design, based on a basilica, originally included a sacristy and dome. However a combination of insufficient funds and the outbreak of World War 1meant that the project remained unfinished.
West Terrace, Adelaide
[General description] Part of the complex of buildings around St. Patrick's Church. Part of the church spire can be seen on the left. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 320 / West Terrace, east side / 26 May 1960 / Right side of building abuts north side of Grote Street / For view of the rest of the building of which this forms a part see B 14304 / Total frontage of building: 38 yards'
Grote Street, Adelaide
[General description] Cars are parked in front of a two storey stone building with a balcony which probably was originally a private home. It is now the premises of the Hairdressers' Co-operative Society and its garden has been replaced by a car park [On back of photograph] 'Acre 324 / Grote Street, south side / 7 June 1954 / Left side of building is 12.5 yards west of Mercy Street / frontage of the building is 16 yards'
Grote Street, Adelaide
[General description] This light coloured corrugated iron building is part of the premises for Whiting & Chambers Ltd., 'The home of Balanced Brand Stock & Poultry Foods'. See B 14301 for the building on the left. [On back of photograph] 'Acres 324 and 325 / Grote Street, south side / 8 May 1960 / Frontage is 22 yards, left side of building is 22 yards west of Burlington Place'
Grote Street, Adelaide
[General description] Part of the premises of Whiting & Chambers, Grain Merchants. See B 14300 for the building on the right. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 325 / Grote Street, south side / 8 May 1960 / Left side of brick building abuts west side of Burlington Place / Frontage of building is 22 yards / For view of these premises taken in 1935 see B 6389'
Brown Street
[General description] Halifax House, established in 1885, which houses E. Overall Store on Brown Street running off Grote Street. An entrance to J. Thomas Fuel Merchant's Yard is next to a small cottage nearby. A workman on a ladder is painting the house nextdoor. Goods sold at the store include Cadbury chocolate, velvet soap and Amgoorie Tea. [On back of photograph] Acre 328. Brown Street, west side, January 15th 1926. The two storey structure adjoining Overall's store was demolished in 1952, and the buildings on the left at some earlier date. For new building completed on the site in 1954 ses B 12954. Extreme left is 70 yards south of Grote Street. Right side of two storey building on right is 27.5 yards south of Grote Street.
Brown Street, Adelaide
[General description] The Hub Motors Service Station. The business premises include a large galvanised iron roofed workshop and a smaller shop front. Petrol bowsers stand at the kerb. A sign proclaims 'Cars washed, oiled and greased. While you wait'. The business advertises Morris Cowley and Cleveland cars and Indian and B.S.A. Motor Cycles. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 328 / Brown St., west side / south corner of Grote St., / June 27,1926. / Service Station erected in 1926. For view of the Grote St. frontage see B 3612. For view of the building formerly on site see B 2260. Frontage: 22 yards.' (Another hand) 'For view of this Service Station taken in 1954, see B 13154. Covered way at rear was removed during first half of 1955.' The business was established by Walter Henry Hubbard, Managing Director of Hub Motors Ltd. It was one of five service stations that he owned in the city.
Grote Street, Adelaide
[General description] The Grote Street frontage of Hub Motors' premises. See B 3611 for the Brown Street frontage. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 328 / Grote Street. South side. / West corner of Brown Street / June 27, 1926. / Motor Service Station erected in 1926. For view of Brown St. frontage of building formerly on the site see B 2260. For new Brown St. frontage of Service Station see B 3611. / Grote Street frontage of Service Station measures 19.5 yards.' (Another hand) 'For view of this service station taken in 1954, see B 13154. Covered way at rear was removed during first halr of 1955.'
Brown Street, Adelaide
[General description] Kelly's Shell Service Station on the intersection of Grote and Brown (now Morphett) Streets. The 263 Cheltenham tram is turning across the intersection. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 328 / South west corner of Brown and Grote Street / 22 November 1954 / Service station has frontage of 20 yards on Grote Street (right) and 21 yards on Brown Street (left) / This view does not show covered way which extends behind the white front / This is shown in B 3611 and B 3612 and it was removed during the first half of 1955 / For view of this service station after alterations made around 1955 see B 13601'
Brown Street, Adelaide
[General description] This is part of the premises of Motors Limited, dealers in Morris. Cars are parked at the kerb and on the roof of the building. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 328 / Brown Street, west side / 20 January 1961 / For view of the rest of this building with measurements, see B 14421 / For view of this building in 1954 see B 12954'
Brown Street, Adelaide
[General description] Motors Limited building with flags flying and cars parked in front and on the roof. An awning shades some of the windows. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 328 / Brown Street, west side, 20 January 1961 / Right side of Motors Limited building is 37 yards south of Grote Street / Frontage is 35 yards / For view of the rest of this building see B 14420 / For view of this building in 1954 see B 12954'
Adelaide High School buildings, Grote Street
[General description] The Adelaide High School buildings have been photographed from the opposite side of Grote Street, showing schoolboys watching workmen in the middle of the road. The whole centre of the road has been excavated, possibly for the installation of tramlines for the electric trams. [On back of photograph] 'Adelaide High School / Acres 329 and 330 / Grote Street / south side / 25 May 1911 / (See Cadastral plan for site) / Site of one story portion: near side is 9.5 yards east of Brown Street, frontage is 48 yards / Site of two story portion: near side is 71 yards east of Brown Street and frontage is 41 yards / On extreme left (behind trees) is what was formerly the Advanced School for Girls (opposite Bowen Street)'.
Central Market, Adelaide
[General description] A man and two girls pose for the camera next to A. Smyth's stall in the Central Market. The Market is largely deserted so perhaps they are about to set up their stall for opening time. [On back of photograph] 'Acres 333, 380 / Interior of Central Market / Looking north / 1938 / Market situated between Grote Street and Gouger Streets'.
Central Market, Adelaide
Central Market, Adelaide, September 28th 1922. Edwin Daw's Central Fish market and adjoining Ice Works are shown. These buildings face west and stand approximately in the centre of acre 334. For a view of premises erected on this site see B 1858.
Central Market
Central Market interior, 25 January 1965 on a non-market day. The market is closed and the floors have been hosed down. The market began in Grote Street in 1869. In 1869 three town acres were bought for the market site
Central Market
Central Market interior, 25 January 1965 on a non-market day. The market is closed and the floors have been hosed down. The market began in Grote Street in 1869. In 1869 three town acres were bought for the market site
Central Market
Central Market interior, 25 January 1965 on a non-market day. The market is closed and the floors have been hosed down. The market began in Grote Street in 1869. In 1869 three town acres were bought for the market site
Adelaide
[General description] Panoramic view of South-western Adelaide showing part of Victoria Square and city buildings receding into the distance. The large building on the lower left with half-columns is Moore's Department Store. On the right is the Central Market building with its arched windows. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 335 / Panoramic view of Adelaide looking south west from the Post Office. / c. 1920-27'.
Page Street near Grote Street
Page Street, north side, February 24th 1930, left side of the building is 23 yards west of Victoria Square. A verandah and shop fronts were installed in the two storey building in 1930. Acre 335 stood at the corner of Grote Street and Victoria Square.
Wakefield Street
[General description] The newly constructed additions to Saint Francis Xaviers Cathedral near the corner of Wakefield Street and Victoria Square. The Gothic styled building made from Murray Bridge stone cost the Roman Catholics of the diocese fifty thousand pounds. [On back of photograph] Acres 338 and 339. St. Francis Xaviers Cathedral. Wakefield Street, south side, showing the additions erected 1923-25. Photographed, Jan. 1926. On extreme left is St. Francis Xavier's Hall. Reproduced in the Advertiser, Jan. 27, 1926. Nearside of Cathedral is 36 yards east of Victoria Square. Wakefield Street frontage is 34 yards. For view of Cathedral as it appeared before the new part was added see B 975.
Wakefield Street
[General description] Saint Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Cathedral in Wakefield Street east of Victoria Square. New additions to the Cathedral can be seen. Scaffolding is still standing along the front of the building. [On back of photograph] Acre 338.Wakefield Street, south side. St. Francis Xavier's Cathedral showing the additions erected 1923-25. Photographed in 1926. Reproduced in Observer, Feb.13, 1926. Frontage of the cathedral is 34 yards. Far side is 36 yards east of Victoria Square. For view of Cathedral as it appeared before the new part was added see B 975.
Victoria Square, Adelaide
[General description] The intersection of Victoria Square and Grote Street on a quiet day. A couple of trams and a horse and cart or two are the only traffic. Note the utility poles and wires in the foreground. City buildings and the Adelaide Hills are seen beyond the Victoria Square gardens. [On back of photograph] 'Acres 338, 375 / Victoria Square, looking south east from Grote Street / c. 1910'.
Wakefield Street, Adelaide
[General description] The cathedral occupies the entire frame and is seen in three quarter view from Wakefield Street, looking west. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 338 / St. Francis Xavier's Cathedral / Far side of the cathedral is 41 yards east of Victoria Square'.