Holroyd, brickworks
The lake in the middle of Holroyd Gardens Park was created by filling an old clay brickpit in the western suburb of Holroyd. The old Goodlet and Smith Brickworks that were located here, were founded in 1884 and ceased operating in 1989. They were redeveloped as part of the Holroyd Gardens Estate in 2004. The remaining heritage brickwork kilns and associated buildings (left) sit alongside the new residential flats (right).
Such a contrast!! I prefer the old. Too bad they didn't build a little more tastefully. ~karen
ReplyDeleteI love the heritage brickwork kilns. Are they still used at all?
ReplyDeleteWhat a good idea to make a lake out of th old pit. It must attract wildlife.
ReplyDeleteI love the lighting here.
ReplyDeleteHels, no the kilns are no longer operational. Just kept for decoration and historical significance.
ReplyDeleteLooks like the residents have a nice water view! Lovely photos!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots Jim, I don’t normally go for built environment photos, but I like what I see here.
ReplyDeleteWhat a peaceful sight - thanking you so very much, as things got a bit "hot" today ( daily athens )
ReplyDeleteIn the end found me however something blue, fading far and wide to more peaceful waves.
A wonderful Wednesday for you.
What's the betting the rest don't come down soon to make way for more flats?
ReplyDeleteBruce, I don't think they'll be demolishing them. They want to preserve them for their heritage value. They've made the brickworks a feature of the park and have built a fence around them to preserve the remains.
ReplyDeleteI don't know this area at all. I need to get out more. Tahnks for the photos.
ReplyDeleteIt's good when we make the most of what we leave behind.
ReplyDeleteThe heritage brickwork kilns is awesome....
ReplyDeleteThanks for dropping by :)
Such a unique place to live and with fabulous views as well.
ReplyDeleteGood that they have preserved the site. Good lighting in your shots!
ReplyDeleteI haven't been there but it looks interesting!
ReplyDeleteKyllä on mukava katsella suuren maailman suuria ja kauniita maisemia ja noita mahtavan kokoisia rakennuksia ja rakennelmis blogissasi. Minun toisessa blogissani pidän myös kuva/runopäiväkirjaa ja laitan sinne kuvaa joka päivä, käypä kurkkimassa. Ne on pieniä juttuja, mutta minulle suuria.
ReplyDeleteSuomi on niin pieni Australiaan verattuna, mutta rakas maa ja kaunis luonto.
Great shots, it was good that they made something out of the old pit.
ReplyDeleteHave a great day.
/Magnus
I have a fellow blogger who likes brickworks. I will tell him about your photo.
ReplyDeletefantastic contrast. great tones interesting structures
ReplyDeleteWonderful (evening?)light...and
ReplyDeleteI haven't been there but it looks interesting!
Happy WW...Luna
Nice brickworks chimney,thanks Ann for leading me here.
ReplyDeleteIt is surprising that the kilns were kept. Nice soft light in the pics.
ReplyDeleteOld and new in perfect harmony.
ReplyDeleteGreat post and photos!
ReplyDeleteExcellent photos and I'm glad to read the history of the flats.
ReplyDeleteWe went birding last week...today's post for my blog is all kinds of coastal bird photos. Do take a side trip over to my place if you can find some time to view many waterfowl.
COASTAL BIRDING
Have a super day my friend.
Luna, yes it was late afternoon, heading into early evening.
ReplyDeleteTwo very interesting photographs. I too like how they made something out of the old pit.
ReplyDeleteTerrific shots and very nice lighting. I love to visit the place.
ReplyDeleteOooh! I love your first picture :-)
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