Wednesday, 5 May 2010

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).
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30 comments:

  1. ksdoolittleWednesday, 5 May 2010 at 04:01:00 GMT+10

    Such a contrast!! I prefer the old. Too bad they didn't build a little more tastefully. ~karen

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  2. HelsWednesday, 5 May 2010 at 04:27:00 GMT+10

    I love the heritage brickwork kilns. Are they still used at all?

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  3. BillWednesday, 5 May 2010 at 06:39:00 GMT+10

    What a good idea to make a lake out of th old pit. It must attract wildlife.

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  4. AnonymousWednesday, 5 May 2010 at 06:59:00 GMT+10

    I love the lighting here.

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  5. JimWednesday, 5 May 2010 at 07:42:00 GMT+10

    Hels, no the kilns are no longer operational. Just kept for decoration and historical significance.

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  6. eileeninmdWednesday, 5 May 2010 at 08:12:00 GMT+10

    Looks like the residents have a nice water view! Lovely photos!

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  7. Chasing Purple DreamsWednesday, 5 May 2010 at 09:09:00 GMT+10

    Beautiful shots Jim, I don’t normally go for built environment photos, but I like what I see here.

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  8. AnonymousWednesday, 5 May 2010 at 09:11:00 GMT+10

    What a peaceful sight - thanking you so very much, as things got a bit "hot" today ( daily athens )

    In the end found me however something blue, fading far and wide to more peaceful waves.
    A wonderful Wednesday for you.

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  9. Bruce CaspersonnWednesday, 5 May 2010 at 10:18:00 GMT+10

    What's the betting the rest don't come down soon to make way for more flats?

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  10. JimWednesday, 5 May 2010 at 10:29:00 GMT+10

    Bruce, 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.

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  11. VickiWednesday, 5 May 2010 at 11:43:00 GMT+10

    I don't know this area at all. I need to get out more. Tahnks for the photos.

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  12. SandyCarlsonWednesday, 5 May 2010 at 12:02:00 GMT+10

    It's good when we make the most of what we leave behind.

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  13. lina@happy familyWednesday, 5 May 2010 at 12:31:00 GMT+10

    The heritage brickwork kilns is awesome....

    Thanks for dropping by :)

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  14. dianasfaria.comWednesday, 5 May 2010 at 13:56:00 GMT+10

    Such a unique place to live and with fabulous views as well.

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  15. EbieWednesday, 5 May 2010 at 14:05:00 GMT+10

    Good that they have preserved the site. Good lighting in your shots!

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  16. AlWednesday, 5 May 2010 at 15:25:00 GMT+10

    I haven't been there but it looks interesting!

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  17. unelmikkoWednesday, 5 May 2010 at 15:36:00 GMT+10

    Kyllä 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.
    Suomi on niin pieni Australiaan verattuna, mutta rakas maa ja kaunis luonto.

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  18. Photo By MankaWednesday, 5 May 2010 at 15:44:00 GMT+10

    Great shots, it was good that they made something out of the old pit.

    Have a great day.

    /Magnus

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  19. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪Wednesday, 5 May 2010 at 16:08:00 GMT+10

    I have a fellow blogger who likes brickworks. I will tell him about your photo.

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  20. AnonymousWednesday, 5 May 2010 at 16:12:00 GMT+10

    fantastic contrast. great tones interesting structures

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  21. lunaWednesday, 5 May 2010 at 18:09:00 GMT+10

    Wonderful (evening?)light...and
    I haven't been there but it looks interesting!

    Happy WW...Luna

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  22. ThomasWednesday, 5 May 2010 at 18:37:00 GMT+10

    Nice brickworks chimney,thanks Ann for leading me here.

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  23. diane bWednesday, 5 May 2010 at 18:50:00 GMT+10

    It is surprising that the kilns were kept. Nice soft light in the pics.

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  24. UnknownWednesday, 5 May 2010 at 19:08:00 GMT+10

    Old and new in perfect harmony.

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  25. antigoniWednesday, 5 May 2010 at 19:41:00 GMT+10

    Great post and photos!

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  26. Hootin AnniWednesday, 5 May 2010 at 20:09:00 GMT+10

    Excellent photos and I'm glad to read the history of the flats.

    We 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.

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  27. JimWednesday, 5 May 2010 at 20:39:00 GMT+10

    Luna, yes it was late afternoon, heading into early evening.

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  28. DeniseinVAWednesday, 5 May 2010 at 23:30:00 GMT+10

    Two very interesting photographs. I too like how they made something out of the old pit.

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  29. edenThursday, 6 May 2010 at 21:39:00 GMT+10

    Terrific shots and very nice lighting. I love to visit the place.

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  30. JuddieThursday, 20 May 2010 at 18:37:00 GMT+10

    Oooh! I love your first picture :-)

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