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Avenue Road

Sweet, Samuel White, c. 1874, Photograph, B 9169

[General description] These two large stone houses, designed by architect Daniel Garlick and built in 1873 appear to be identical. They are two storey with basements. The wall and cast iron fences were constructed at the time. The Congregational church tower can be seen in the distance. [On back of photograph] 'Acres 701, 716 / Avenue Road, (Roberts Place) west side 1874-86 / Far side of the two storey house on the right is 63.5 yards north of Pennington Terrace'.

Pennington Terrace, North Adelaide

State Library of South Australia, 1955, Photograph, B 13203

[General description] This imposing two storey building is St. Mark's College, set in spacious grounds with large trees. Built in 1877 It was the former residence of the Downer family. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 705 / Pennington Terrace / 4 April 1955 / For details of site see B 2564'

John Street, North Adelaide

State Library of South Australia, c. 1931, Photograph, B 5938

[General description] Shops on John Street, North Adelaide. On the left is Yendall's shop. Large signs in front of the shop advertise 'Ham and beef, Cake and Fruit, Woodroofe's Original Kola Beer'. A news bulletin propped against the shopfront reads 'Southern Cross to the rescue'. (This refers to an incident where Charles Kingsford-Smith took the Southern Cross up to Timor to pick up a consignment of mail stranded there by a damaged Imperial Airways aircraft that was carrying it to Australia.) A sign advertises Seppelts Famous Port next to the small building in the middle, the premises of a bootmaker named JH Beyer. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 714 / John Street, east side / April 21st 1931 / Showing alterations effected to Yendall's in 1930 / See B 5708 / For site see B 5708'.

King William Road, North Adelaide

State Library of South Australia, 1937, Photograph, B 6957

King William Road, east side, April 7th 1937, frontage is 31 yards. Additions made to Cathedral Hotel in 1936. A large two storey building was built adjoining the south wall of the hotel. Compare with B 6825. Site of Hotel: south eastern corner of King William Road and Kermode Streets. At the time of the photograph the proprietors of the hotel were Mr Alfred Henry Wade and Mrs Mary Agnes Ashton.

North Adelaide

Gabriel, Francis, c. 1900, Photograph, B 2113

North Adelaide, looking north east from Saint Peter's Cathedral. In the foreground is Kermode Street, showing a large pair of Victorian houses, next door to workmen's cottages. On the other side of the park the mansions of Brougham Place can be seen. On the right, opposite side of King William Road, is the Women's and Children's Hospital. Above it is the Congregational Church. In the centre a horse tram is making its way up the hill.

Kermode Street

State Library of South Australia, 1936, Photograph, B 6899

Kermode Street, north side, October 2nd 1936, right side of house is 19 yards west of King William Road and frontage is 15.5 yards. For the building erected on this site in 1939 see B 9537. The residence in the photograph belonged to Dr Charles Davies and was erected in 1841. The roof and verandah were added later. Dr Charles Davies emigrated to South Australia in 1848. He built up a large medical practice. Later he became a member of the first fully elected Legislative Council in 1857. He served for 8 years and was also appointed to various Boards. After retirement he bought Mattawarangala sheep station but later moved to Beaumont.

Kermode Street

State Library of South Australia, 1958, Photograph, B 14194

Kermode Street, north side, December 12th 1958, frontage of building is 23 1/3 yards. Left side of building abuts Bagot Street, east side. The building was completed in July 1958. It has large letters "B I" at the front. See B 14365 and B 14366 for views taken in 1960

North Adelaide

Gazard, John, c. 1902, Photograph, B 8849

[General description] Kermode Street cuts diagonally across this view of north western North Adelaide. Large houses of the well-to-do can be seen across Palmer Gardens, in Palmer Place, contrasting with the more modest dwellings in the foreground. [On back of photograph] 'North Adelaide / Looking north west from St. Peter's Cathedral / Palmer Gardens in centre / c. 1902'.

Brougham Place, North Adelaide

State Library of South Australia, c. 1939, Photograph, B 8215

[General description] The facade of this two storey house is cement rendered with a parapet to disguise its pointed roofline. It has has shuttered windows and a large portico over its entrance which also serves as a balcony. its sloped front garden is terraced. [On back of photograph] 'Brougham Place, south side / April 11th 1939 / This residence (a conversion of an existing building) was completed in 1938 / Compare with B 2980 / The left side of residence is 14 yards west of Bowen Street / Frontage is 12 yards / Residence stands back about 80 feet from Brougham Place'.

Brougham Place

State Library of South Australia, 1963, Photograph, B 14634

Brougham Place, 17th January 1963, gardens of the residence shown in B 8215. An outside spiral wrought iron staircase can be seen attached to the residence. The garden features mature trees, topiary shrubs in pots and large flagstones around the lawn.

North Adelaide

Gabriel, Francis, c. 1910, Photograph, B 3515

[General description] This photograph shows the intersection of King William Road and Brougham Place, including Brougham Gardens, North Adelaide. It features a panoramic view of buildings, parklands and distant suburbs. In the centre of the view an electric tram is making its way along King William Road. At the intersection large hoarding displays advertisements which include Terai and Amgoorie Teas, Hale Grocers and Hoopers Furniture. [On back of photograph] 'North Adelaide, looking west from the North Adelaide Congregational Church / Acres 720, 728, 729' (Another hand) 'Nov. 1910'.

North Adelaide

c. 1893, Photograph, B 4870

[General description] This two storey stone building with gables is the Angas Building, paid for entirely by John Howard Angas, a continuing benefactor of the Children's hospital. It was opened in 1894 on the King William Road frontage of the Hospital complex. A large covered wagon drawn by two horses stands in front of the building. The spire of the North Adelaide congregational Church is seen on the left[On back of photograph] 'Acre 730 / Children's Hospital, North Adelaide / Probably 1893-99'.

North Adelaide

Gabriel, Francis, c. 1904, Photograph, B 3462

[General description] King WIlliam Road runs through Brougham Gardens and down past the Women's and Children's Hospital and St. Peter's Cathedral. Parklands and the city buildings form a backdrop. A horse tram passes a large billboard displaying advertisements for products including Terai and Amgoorie Teas and Burford's Soap. The right hand side of this photograph matches up with the left side of B 3461 to form a panorama. [On back of photograph] 'Adelaide, looking across St. Peter's Cathedral from the North Adelaide Congregational Church / Acres 730, 731, 720' (Another hand) 'About 1904.'

Brougham Place

Gabriel, Francis, c. 1904, Photograph, B 3478

[General description] A panoramic view across North Adelaide, showing houses, streets and parklands. The large house on the left was the residence of W.K. Thomas, newspaper proprietor. That house and the one next-door were demolished in 1972. See B 25454-5. This photograph is the centre of a panorama comprising B 3477 - B 3479. [On back of photograph] 'Brougham Place, North Adelaide / Taken from the North Adelaide Congregational Church / Acres 733, 734, 779, 780 / About 1904 / left side of the house on the left in the foreground is 66 1/2 yards east of Margaret St.'

Brougham Place, North Adelaide

Gabriel, Francis, c. 1910, Photograph, B 3519

[General description] Horse drawn vehicles cross the intersection of Brougham Place, LeFevre Terrace and Stanley Street. In the foreground are large houses and gardens, and the rootops of distant suburbs are visible beyond the parklands. See also B 3517+18 for panorama. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 733 / looking north east from Congregational Church / Nov 1910'.

North Adelaide

Gabriel, Francis, c. 1904, Photograph, B 3487

[General description] A panoramic view across North Adelaide, showing houses, streets and parklands. Ardington, the large house on the left on Brougham Place, was once the residence of W.K. Thomas, newspaper proprietor. That house and the one next-door were demolished in 1972. See B 25454-5. The left side of this photograph lines up with the right side of B 3488. [On back of photograph] 'North Adelaide, looking north east from the North Adelaide Congregational Church. / Acres 733, 734, 779, 780 / On the right is Lefevre Terrace. Extreme left (foreground) is 66 1/2 yards east of Margaret Street.' (Another hand) 'About 1904'.

Brougham Place, North Adelaide

Gabriel, Francis, c. 1910, Photograph, B 3489

[General description] Brougham Gardens appear in the foreground. The house roofs of North Adelaide are receding into the distance behind the mansions lining Brougham Place. The small cottage with the striped verandah roof (centre of view) is soon to be replaced by a large Federation style house complete with turret. This can be seen in B 3473 which is a similar view taken in 1910. [On back of photograph] 'Brougham Place and North Adelaide looking west from the North Adelaide Congregational Church. / Acres 735, 736, 737, 738 / Near side of house on extreme right is 25 yards west of Margaret Street.'

Brougham Place

Sweet, Samuel White, c. 1873, Photograph, B 3907

[General description] This view shows Brougham Place houses silhouetted against the sky with the road in the foreground. On the right is a large two storey gentleman's residence with a portico and bay window, the windows having wooden shutters. The next two dwellings along are modest single storey cottages. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 736 / Brougham Place, North Adelaide / 1873-86'.

Brougham Place, North Adelaide

Gabriel, Francis, c. 1904, Photograph, B 3477

[General description] Looking north from Brougham Place, houses and rooftops are seen receding into the distance. Margaret Street is on the left side of the large house and garden. This photograph is on the left of a panorama comprising B 3477 - B 3479. [On back of photograph] 'Brougham Place, North Adelaide / Taken from the North Adelaide Congregational Church / Acres 735, 778, 779' (Another hand) 'About 1904'.

Brougham Place, North Adelaide

Gabriel, Francis, c. 1904, Photograph, B 3488

[General description] Looking north from Brougham Place, houses and rooftops are seen receding into the distance. Margaret Street is on the left side of the large house and garden. The right side of this photograph lines up with the left side of B 3488. [On back of photograph] 'Acres 735, 778, 779 / North Adelaide looking north from the North Adelaide Congregational Church. On the left is Margaret Street. Extreme right (in foreground) is 66 1/2 yards east of Margaret Street.' (Another hand) 'About 1904'.

Brougham Place, North Adelaide

Gabriel, Francis, c. 1910, Photograph, B 3518

[General description] Two horse drawn tradesmen's vehicles cross the intersection of Brougham Place and Margaret Street, North Adelaide. Large houses and gardens and a portion of Brougham gardens are seen in the foreground. Rooftops recede into the distance. See also B 3517+19 for panorama. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 735 / Looking north west from Congregational Church / Nov. 1910'.

Brougham Place, North Adelaide

Gabriel, Francis, c. 1904, Photograph, B 3472

[General description] Brougham Gardens appear in the foreground. The house roofs of North Adelaide are receding into the distance behind the mansions lining Brougham Place. The small cottage with the striped verandah roof (centre of view) is soon to be replaced by a large Federation style house complete with turret. This can be seen in B 3473 which is a similar view taken in 1910. [On back of photograph] 'Brougham Place, North Adelaide / Taken from the North Adelaide Congregational Church / Acres 736, 737, 738.' (Another hand) 'About 1904 / The extreme right of the photo. is 34 1/2 yards west of Margaret St'.

Brougham Place, North Adelaide

State Library of South Australia, c. 1928, Photograph, B 4880

[General description] This is a large square two storey house with a tiled roof. It has has shuttered windows and a front porch. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 739 / Brougham Place, north west of O'Connell Street / June 18th 1928 / This house was erected in 1927 on a vacant site / Near side is 40 1/2 yards west of O'Connell Street / Frontage: 18 yards'.

Palmer Place, North Adelaide

State Library of South Australia, c. 1927, Photograph, B 4212

[General description] The walls of this large modern two storey house are cement rendered and the roof is tiled. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 741 / Palmer Place, north side / June 14, 1927. / This house was erected on a vacant site in 1925-26. / Site: Right side is 21.5 yards west of the N.W. corner of Acre 725. Frontage: 19 yards' (Another hand) 'B 13202 is another view.'

Palmer Place, North Adelaide

State Library of South Australia, 1955, Photograph, B 13202

[Gemeral description] This large two storey house was built in the mid 1920s. Its design has a Spanish Mission influence. See B 4212 for another view taken soon after its completion. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 741 / Palmer Place, north side / April 4th 1955 / Right side is 21 1/2 yards west of the north west corner of acre 725 / Frontage of building is 19 yards.'

Brougham Place

State Library of South Australia, 1959, Photograph, B 14227

Brougham Place, February 26th 1959, right side of building is 140 yards west of O'Connell Street and frontage is 19 3/4 yards. This large two storey house is designed in the Regency style of architecture. It features a portico with column at the front of the house

Palmer Place, North Adelaide

State Library of South Australia, c. 1928, Photograph, B 4884

[General description] The stone walls of this two storey house appear to have been rendered and a double storey verandah with large pillars has been added. A bicycle is propped at the kerb in the foreground. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 746 / Palmer Place, west side / May 27th 1928 / For photo of house taken in 1927 prior to its alteration see B 4207 / For site see B 4207'.

Strangways Terrace

Sweet, Samuel White, c. 1872, Photograph, B 10762

Strangways Terrace. Left side of house is 75 yards east of the western boundary of acre 756. Frontage: 17 yards. This two storey bluestone house has a bow window to one side of the frontdoor. The house is named Parramatta Villa and has an established front garden filled with shrubs and bushes. It was built in 1871, designed in the Victorian Period by architects Rowland Rees. GH Catchlove also employed these architects to build another large house next door at number 55 Strangways Terrace. All the embellishments were made of wood. The carved wooden capitals in the form of bunches of grapes to the verandah and balcony posts are unique. The original owner, George Henry Catchlove arrived in Adelaide on board the "Hooghly" in 1839 with his widowed father. Together with other syndicate members GH Catchlove owned property in what is now Eden Hills.

Strangways Terrace

Sweet, Samuel White, c. 1872, Photograph, B 10763

This two storey bluestone house has a bow window to one side of the frontdoor. The house is named Parramatta Villa and has an established front garden filled with shrubs and bushes. It was built in 1871, designed in the Victorian Period by architects Rowland Rees. GH Catchlove also employed these architects to build another large house next door at number 55 Strangways Terrace. All the embellishments were made of wood. The carved wooden capitals in the form of bunches of grapes to the verandah and balcony posts are unique. The original owner, George Henry Catchlove arrived in Adelaide on board the "Hooghly" in 1839 with his widowed father. Together with other syndicate members GH Catchlove owned property in what is now Eden Hills. See also B 10762.

Strangways Terrace, North Adelaide

State Library of South Australia, c. 1928, Photograph, B 4882

[General description] This large brick two storey house has a tiled roof. Its bay window and portico soften the plain square lines of the building. A portion of the house next door can be seen on the right, with Its name 'Aldersyde' hand-painted above its entrance. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 756 / Strangways Terrace, overlooking the Municipal Golf Links, Montefiore Hil / 14th July 1928 / This house and its grounds occupy the south west corner of the acre / Frontage of the property is 36 yards / The house was erected in 1926-7 / We ahave no photograph of the premises formerly on the site'.

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