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Grenfell Street, looking west near Chesser Street [PRG 631/2/4] • Photograph

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Summary

Grenfell Street, left side of Grasby's is 24 yards west of Chesser Street. Staerkner and Fischer is on the east corner of Gawler Place. Buildings seen include: JW Grasby and Company who are wholesale grocers, importers and merchants. Nearby stands A and WD Thomas who are bakers and grocers. The business was established in 1846. For a view of A & WD Thomas' site in 1957 see B 13897. At number 18 is the small doorway to W Lucas tailor and outfitter. Felstead and Company is the importers of British, American, continental merchandise. Guardian Fire and Life Insurance, Royal Exchange Assurance, Thames and Mersey Marine Insurance all share the four storey building next door. A shop selling pianos and organs follows and then Staerkner and Fischer stands on the corner of Gawler Place. The buildings can be seen continuing along the south side of Grenfell Street as it crosees King William Street into Currie Street. The intersection of Gawler Place and Grenfell Street is busy with pedestrians. A fire hydrant, hitching post, horses and carriages all make up this scene in Grenfell Street in 1901.

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Physical description

Photograph; 24.3 cm x 8.9 cm

Dates / Publication details

Approximately 1901

Photographer

Gall, Ernest

Collection

Part of Acre 144 Collection

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Digitisation information

Date

01/07/2005

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Resolution

4,209 x 1,593 pixels (6.7 MP)

Size

6.74 MB

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