Archive for November, 2007

Penfold’s Buildings, Victoria Parade Fitzroy

This stunning but derelict moderne-style tram shed - one of the rare works of reknowned interwar architect Harry Norris - in a heritage overlay was part of a proposal for demolition for a new apartment complex. VCAT ruled that the sheds could be demolished.The Art Deco Society has further information and updates on this building.
Walking [...]

November 28th, 2007 | Posted in art deco, city of yarra city of melbourne, collingwood, fitzroy, interwar, moderne | No Comments

Lyric Theatre in Bendigo lost

It saddens me to learn that a piece of the history of the beautiful and historic city of Bendigo has been lost forever.
The National Trust fought hard to save the facade of the Lyric Theatre (built in 1913) in Bendigo’s historic heart, however Bendigo Bank was adamant that the building make way for a forecourt [...]

November 16th, 2007 | Posted in bendigo, demolition, edwardian | No Comments