Heritage Buildings in Grange
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After walking around
Henley Beach , we decided to also check out the heritage buildings in another nearby coastal suburb. Grange was surveyed in 1878 on land originally owned by Captain Charles Sturt. The so-called Grange Proprietors bought the land and developed the area. They built the village's 1,000-foot long jarrah jetty, superior hotel and Woodville-Grange railway, as well as a row of luxury three-storey eleven-room terraced houses known as the 'Marines'. Believe it or not, these houses were completed at £1,050 each back in 1883!
Walking further inland along Jetty Street, you will find the old Grange School where classes were held until the end of 1982. It was fascinating to hear stories from a lady who used to teach there. The
Henley & Grange Historical Society does a great job recording and sharing their knowledge with the public. New members, as well as donations of photographs, artefacts, documents and family histories, are always welcome.
Not far from the school is Captain Charles Sturt's residence between 1840 and 1853. Known as the 'Grange', it was built in early colonial style and currently acts as a
museum featuring many of his original possessions. You can visit the grounds anytime, but to have a look at what's inside, you'll need to be there either the first or the third Sunday of the month.
A couple of churches were also built in the 1880s on land given by the Grange Railway & Investment Co. The oldest is the Baptist Church with its foundation stone being laid on the 9th of November 1880, followed by St Agnes Church approximately five years later. In 1911, a Uniting Church was constructed as well.
At the intersection of Military Road and Beach Street, you will notice two buildings opposite each other. Grange's first post office/general store and hall/library played significant roles within the local community at that time.
Last but not least, just as Alfred E Haigh constructed his
beachside accommodation at Henley Beach, two other well-known names have also built their home along the Esplanade here at Grange. The Dring family (of the transport and horse racing circles) owned Nautilus for many years. And, Mr & Mrs Frederick Scarfe's (of Harris Scarfe & Co) summer residence is the work of the same architect who designed the iconic
Adelaide Oval scoreboard !
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190146 - 2023-06-16 03:24:17