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Pulteney Street, Adelaide
[General description] Cravens Department Store, Pulteney Street frontage with parked cars and tram pole and wires. See B 13084 for a different view. Cravens was established in 1886 on another site, this is their new building. It will be demolished in the early 1970s to make way for the Centrepoint shopping centre [On back of photograph] 'Acre 38 / Pulteney Street, east side / October 18th, 1954 / Frontage of building is 53 yards'
Rundle Street, Adelaide
[General description] A leisurely day in the east end of Rundle Street. City buildings and a mix of horse-drawn and motor transport are seen. A.J. Allott's Chemist is on the right and the tall building in the centre is the premises of Massey Harris Cycle Agency. In the distance are the Department Stores. [On back of photograph] 'Acres 39, 40, 41 / Rundle Street, looking west from Pulteney Street. / 1910-13 / Copy of the original B 4477, made by Harringtons, 1936.'
Rundle Street, Adelaide
[General description] 'MyLady's Dainties' Corner with city buildings, shops and cars. MyLady's Dainties was a lingerie shop. The driver of the FJ Utility is making a hand signal to turn right. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 39 / North west corner of Rundle Street and Pulteney Street / May 26, 1960 / Rundle Street frontage of white building is 23 yards.'
Rundle Street, Adelaide
A group of people, possibly the proprietor and staff, pose at the door of the Plough and Harrow Hotel, the licensee at this time being William Blinman. It is a two storey building with three doorways onto the street and an upstairs balcony. This upstairs section was added in the eighteen seventies (see B 4180). There has been a hotel on this site since 1839, the first being known as the Cornwall Inn. In 1844 it was rebuilt and renamed the Plough and Harrow, then in 1926 there was another rebuild and a new name proposed, the Hotel Arcadia. However in 1927 this name was changed to the Hotel Richmond. A few upgrades later, it is still extant in 2010. (Information from J.L. Hoad, 'Hotels and publicans in South Australia', 1999.) [On back of photograph] 'Acre 40 / Rundle Street, north side / 1882-84 / On the right is Elder Street. Right side of hotel is 2 yards west of Twin St.'
Rundle Street, Adelaide
[General description] A Rundle street scene showing the Plough and Harrow Hotel and Clarkson's with several shops at street level. This hotel was built in 1844, replacing an earlier hotel building circa 1839 known as the Cornwall Inn. Soon to be rebuilt again, it is a two storey brick building with rendered facade and iron lace decorated verandahs. Parked at the kerb is an Overland 4 Tourer, registration number 19191 owned by G. Pullman of Kensington. Standing behind it is a pair of Clydesdale horses harnessed to one of W.Woodroofe's delivery wagons. Smith's Fruit Stall is seen on the left. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 40 / Rundle Street, north side / Aug. 21, 1926 / The Plough and Harrow hotel was demolished in 1926. For view of the Richmond Hotel then erected on the site see B 5149. Near side of the Plough and Harrow Hotel is 2 yards west of Twin Street . Frontage of hotel: 17 1/2 yards'.
Rundle Street, Adelaide
Rundle Street, Adelaide, north side on 20th March, 1923. Kuhnel Pianos', a Bargain Shoe Store and Metters Limited, makers of ovens and kitchen ranges, can be seen. The National Bank building, which stands on the south east corner of the acre, was demolished in May, 1923. For a view of the building subsequently erected on this site see B 2293. For a view of the Metters Building in 1958, see B 14045.
Rundle Street, Adelaide
[General description] People on the footpath in winter coats walk past shops at winter sale time. There are cars parked in the street with parking meters. In the centre is Haighs Chocolates, established in May 1915. On the right is MyLady's Dainties, selling 'knitwear, skirts and blouses'. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 40 / Rundle Street, north side / 15 July 1963 / Right side of Haighs is 88 yards west of Pulteney Street'
Charles Place, Adelaide
[On back of photograph] Charles Place, off Charles Street. / Acres 41 & 40 / Jan. 1920 / Buildings on the left demolished in 1920 and replaced by Hayward Building / See B 1248. / The entrance to the back of the Plough and Harrow Hotel is 54 yds. east of Charles St.' [General description] Three men are standing in front of the shops which include, on the left: CK Baker, W Rowley (Lace curtains), and Paterson Laing and Bruce (Warehousemen). On the right is G.J. Page (Tailor) and J. Hooper (Picture framers). In the centre is an entrance to the Plough and Harrow Hotel where two men stand with a horse and cart. An overway with the sign 'Clarkson Ltd.' spans Charles Place.
Charles Street, Adelaide
[On back of photograph] 'Charles Street, Adelaide / East side. Acre 41 / Jan. 1920 / These small shops demolished in 1920. For building subsequently erected see B 1248. At extreme right is Charles Place.' [General description] These small shops were occupied by Wesley Flockhart LeCornu (1872-1955), (Gramophones), M.I. Bowler (Tailor), R & C Sarre (Watchmakers and Jewellers) and Fred Jarvis (Tailor). Work is been carried out on the footpath in front of the shops and the site is protected by railings. A pile of bricks and implements including a roller, tarpoulin, kerosene tin bucket and a lantern can be seen.
Rundle Street, Adelaide
[General description] Rundle Street buildings and shops, parked cars and a wet road. James Grant Fashions are having an expiration of lease sale. On the left Smith's Fruit Stall stands at the kerb. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 41 / Rundle Street, north side / August 5, 1927 / The two story building on the left and the three story buildings to the east of it were demolished in 1927. For building subsequently erected see B 5147. / Far side of Grant's is 6 yards east of Charles Street. Near side of Correll's is 32 yards east of Charles Street.'
Charles Street, Adelaide
[General description] The facade of this new six storey building is of rendered concrete with brick dressings. It has a cantilevered verandah. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 41 / Charles Street, east side / 1928 / Hayward Building / Near side is 70 yards north of Rundle Street / Frontage: 25 yards / Erected in 1922 / Reproduced in Chronicle", July 7th, 1928'.
Rundle Street, Adelaide
[General description] Busy Rundle Street with city shops and pedestrians. Business names prominent in the view are Fruhling's, D. Bernard & Co., A.K. Newbery, Beaumont's Fancy Bazaar and Sheffield House. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 43 / Rundle Street, north side / 1904 / Fruhling's is on the east corner of Gawler Place'.
Rundle Street, Adelaide
[General description] The smart new premises of John Martin's showing displays in the plate glass shop windows. See B 2640 for comparison [On back of photograph] 'Acres 41 and 42 / Rundle Street, north side / 1936 / John Martin's building completed in 1936 / compare with B 6391 / Site of John Martin & Co. Ltd. is on the corner of Charles Street and Rundle Street / Rundle Street frontage of John Martin's is 59 yards / Presented by Messrs. John Martin & Co. ltd.'
Rundle Street, Adelaide
[General description] Sale time at John Martins with cars in Rundle street and shoppers on the footpath. [On back of photograph] 'Acres 41 and 42 / Rundle Street, north side / October 1st, 1959 / View of the Rundle Street frontage of John Martins premises / For details of site and a view in 1936 see B 7090'
Rundle Street
John Martins on Rundle Street occupying Acres 41 and 42. John Martin's had its origin in a single draper's shop Peters and Martin founded on Rundle Street. As more land became available the shop front was extended until by 1889 the shop frontage was120 feet
Rundle Street, Adelaide
[General description] Traffic in Rundle Street near Christmas. On the right is Coles with Chritmas trees on its verandah, then John Martins, 'The Pageant Store with everything for everybody at Christmas' with a large Father Christmas in front of its building. [On back of photograph] 'Acres 41 and 42 / Rundle Street, north side / 29th November 1963 / For details of site see B 7090'
Rundle Street, Adelaide
[General description] A wet day in Rundle Street with people wearing winter overcoats stopping to look in shop windows. Cars of the era are parked at the kerb.A row of baskets are hanging above the doorway of the Cash & Carry store. Midway Stores is on the left and on the right is Ezywalkin's shoe store and then, further along, is John Martin's. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 42 / Rundle Street, north side / Aug. 30, 1926 / The premises of Cash & Carry Ltd. and C. Turner were demolished in 1928. For view of building subsequently erected see B 5150. Near side of Cash and Carry stores is 26 1/2 yards west of Linde's Lane. Its frontage is 6 1/2 yards. Far side of Ezywalkin's premises is 6 !/2 yards west of Linde's Lane.'
Rundle Street, Adelaide
[General description] Pedestrians stroll past a store named 'The Midway' which is in process of being remodelled. A sign on the building says 'These premises have been purchased by and are being remodelled as up to date piano showrooms for Hugo Wertheim Pty. Ltd.' Next door, a fruit barrow stands in front of Sneyd's Drapers which is having its summer sale. See B 5150 for Wertheim's completed store. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 42 / Rundle Street. North side / Jan.28, 1927 / Site of Midway: Frontage: 6.5 yards. Near side is 32 yards east of Francis Street.' (Another hand) 'Cantilever verandah and new shop fronts installed in the Midway in 1927'.
Rundle Street, Adelaide
[General description] Rundle Street is busy with cars and pedestrans. The massive Art Deco facade of Woolworths is situated between two popular ladies fashion shops, Judell's on the right and Waxman's on the left. The Edments Building and Balfours are further along on the left. [On back of photograph] 'Acres 42 and 43 / Rundle Street, north side / June 5th 1937 / Building in centre (Woolworth's) erected in 1936 / Compare with B 6867 / Site of Woolworth's: Left side is 14.5 yards east of Francis Street / Frontage is 17.5 yards'.
Rundle Street, Adelaide
[General description] The Woolworths building is prominent in this photograph with Ezywalkin Shoes on the right. On the left of Woolworths were: Judells ladies fashions; Wendts Jewellers; Balfours Cakes and Edments. There are people on the footpath and cars on the street. [On back of photograph] 'Acres 42 and 43 / Rundle Street, north side / October 1st 1959 / Right side of Woolworths building is 67.5 yards west of Charles Street and frontage is 34 yards / For view of buildings previously on this site see B 12279 and B 13657'
Rundle Street, Adelaide
[General description] The premises of the Federal Boot Company, soon to become part of Sneyd's Tailors, on the right. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 43 / Rundle Street, north side / 1925 / Left side of F.B.C. Co.' shop is 7 yards east of Francis Street.' (Another hand) 'The property which has been occupied for more than forty years by the Federal Boot Company has been sold to Mr. W.A. Sneyd for £30,000 at the record price of £1,600 a foot. The property has a frontage of 18 ft. 8 in. on Rundle Street, and a depth of approximately 196 ft. to Fisher Place. Mr. Sneyd will use his purchase to extend his present establishment.' (Register).
Rundle Street, Adelaide
[General description] A man cycles towards the camera, whilst on the footpath, fashionable women wearing large hats are window-shopping. Fruit and flower barrows are parked at intervals along the kerb. A.K. Newbery, Chemist is at number 66, then, to the right is Charlick Brothers, Grocers, The Catt Stores, then Balfours Tea Rooms. [On back of photograph] 'Acres 43,42,41 / Rundle Street, north side, looking east. / 1909-11 / Near side of Balfours (in centre of picture) is 2 yards west of Francis Street.'
Rundle Street
[General description] Matters Ironmonger Shop at number 72 Rundle Street, just east of Gawler Place. The shop advertises it sells saws, fancy goods, wedding presents, enamelware, tinware, dinner sets, toilet sets, tea sets, glassware, tools and cutlery. [On back of photograph] Acre 43. Rundle Street, north side July 21, 1897. Right side of Matters premises is 1.5 yards west of Francis Street.
Rundle Street, Adelaide
[General description] This new seven storey building is of brick and rendered concrete and is situated on the north east corner of Rundle Street and Gawler place. Balfours Tearooms is next door, then Wendts Jewellers (with the clock). [On back of photograph] 'Acre 43 / Rundle Street, north side / May 1st, 1928 / Edment's building erected in 1926-27. Compare with B100 / Site of Edment's: Near side is 1 yard west of Francis Street. Frontage: 27.5 yards'.
Rundle Street, Adelaide
[General description] Designed by George Gavin Lawson, this seven storey building is of brick with rendered dressings. Its top storey has a series of large arched windows topped with a decorative parapet. The cantilevered verandah has a central motif featuring the name of the building. Next door is Balfour's Tea Rooms. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 43 / Rundle St., north side / 1928 / Edments Building (Erected in 1926-27) / Compare with B 100 / Site of Edments: near side is 1 yard west of Francis Street. Frontage: 27.5 yards. / Reproduced in "Chronicle", July 7th, 1928'.
Rundle Street
[General description] Busy Rundle Street with city shops and pedestrians. Business names prominent in the view are Fruhling's, D. Bernard & Co., A.K. Newbery, Beaumont's Fancy Bazaar and Sheffield House. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 43 / Rundle Street, north side / 1904 / Fruhling's is on the east corner of Gawler Place'.
Rundle Street, Adelaide
[General description] The York Theatre, built in 1921 and demolished in 1960s when Gawler Place was widened (see BRG 304/1/6)The film playing at this time is 'Cry Tough', released in 1959 and starring John Saxon and Linda Cristal. On the right is the Oriental Hotel, on the left is Birks Chemist and Archer and Holland, Opticians. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 43 / Rundle Street, north side / September 28th 1960 / Left side of York Theatre abuts east side of Gawler Place / For view taken in 1921, see B 826'
Rundle Street, Adelaide
[General description] People in Edwardian dress stroll past, some pausing to look into the window of Crooks and Brooker's, ironmongers. The full range of their business is advertised on the side of the building, and includes all manner of household goods and farm supplies. They also supplied machinery for the copper mines in South Australia's mid-north. On the right is Birks & Company, the forerunner to David Jones. On the left is the doorway to Marshall's, with a gas light in front. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 44 / Rundle St., north side / 1909 / Extreme right of photo is 23 yards east of Stephens Pl. Near side of Goode, Toms' is 54 yards north of Rundle St.'
Stephens Place
[General description] Stephens Place looking towards North Terrace. A row of three storey buildings line the street on the eastern side. One of the these is Good, Tom and Company. Men and women are walking along the street, pony and traps are parked near the kerb. The gardens adjoining Government House can be seen in the distance. The roofs of houses in North Adelaide can be seen above the treeline. [On back of photograph] Acres 44 & 19. Stephens Place, east side. Probably about 1910. Near side of Good, Toms' building is 54 yards north of Rundle Street. Shop fronts installed in Good, Toms' building for Chas. Birks & Company in 1934 (See B 6608) See also B 7787/10.
Rundle Street
[General description] Shops on the corner of Rundle Street and Stephens Place including Crooks and Brookers Ironmongers, and Charles Birks Importers selling clothing, sheeting and carpets. Men are hurrying in the rain under umbrellas. [On back of photograph] Acre 44. Rundle Street, north side. Corner of Stephens Place. 1900-1917. Probably 1909. See B 7787/12. Extreme right is 30 yards east of Stephens Place.