Walking through the history of Fitzroy
Walking through the history of Fitzroy
This walking route has been developed by the Fitzroy History Society. It is one of 4 walks they have developed in the area.
Summary
This walking route has been developed by the Fitzroy History Society. It is one of 4 walks they have developed in the area.
Description
This walk uses information developed by the Fitzroy History Society. Please visit the link above for more detailed descriptions. This walk is one in a series of four walks in the area.
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Points of Interest
1. St Mark's Anglican Church - 270 George St
This early Gothic Revival church is one of Fitzroy's oldest buildings. Built in stages from 1853, the Social Settlement Building (1926) was built by local businessmen during the depression.
2. Moor St between George & Gore Streets
The pair of bluestone houses were built c.1850s, the beginning of Fitzroy's great period of bluestone building due to the shortage of bricks during the Gold Rush.
3. Cobden Terrace - 209 - 221 Gore Street
This Victorian terrace streetscape, incorporating 7 houses of varying sizes, is of historical and architectural value due to the decorative brickwork, especially on the parapet and entablature.
4. Corner of Gore & Hodgson Streets
223 and 235 Gore St were owned / occupied by mason, undertaker and gardener. Hodgson House at 25 Hodgson Street is named after John Hodgson, Fitzroy landowner, grocer and Mayor of Melbourne (1853-4).
5. Church - 258 Gore St
Since 1872, this building has been used by many. In 1943, Pastor Doug Nicholls established the Aboriginal Church of Christ, where the contemporary Aboriginal movement started.
6. 278 Gore St
The Bible Christian Church (1861) has also been used as a Christian Tabernacle, a Church of Christ, and subsequently occupied by S. Tait & Son furniture manufacturer and the Mattei Brothers.
7. Collingwood and Fitzroy United Friendly Societies Dispensary
14 Greeves St. In 1871, 15 branches of lodges in the area established the Collingwood & Fitzroy United Friendly Societies Dispensary for the supply of medicines, bandages, etc. to their members.
Features
Public Transport
Historical interest
