Sami hosts Monday Mural, and I am joining with her.
Gedyes is a strange name. For once I will check some detail about the mural, to save Steve the bother.
Damian Cazaly fills in the blanks. I am inclined to agree with his opinion about the demise of the building.
"Gedye’s Mills in Grattan Street, Prahran was a knitting mill operated by Vincent Gedye who was born in Melbourne in 1872. He lived at 20 Grattan St from 1903 to 1919 but continued operating his mills for many years after. Recently, the Mills have hosted many institutional businesses including Wooten Cordwainer and Leather Craftsmen and The Establishment Studios.
Unfortunately the beautiful old building was demolished in early 2020 for more high density living. Shame on those in the City of Stonnington that approved this destruction of history."
That mural is fantastic
ReplyDeleteShame on anyone who approves the destruction of history. If the building had Heritage Protection, I would gaol the City of Stonnington councillors.
ReplyDeleteGreat mural, Andrew.
ReplyDeleteI have never heard an apartment building referred to as high density housing. Is there a housing shortage in Melbourne?
ReplyDeleteAt least that building lives on in a form of a mural. Let's hope that's not demolished any time soon.
ReplyDeleteDemolished completely? They couldn't keep the facade and build the highrise behind it? Tsk Tsk
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely mural, good to keep or have something of the building.
ReplyDeleteWhat a shame it was demolished.
That is sad that the city has lost a heritage building.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pity that such a nice building was demolished. Thanks for participating in Monday Murals.
ReplyDeleteIt is sad to see those old buildings disappear, Andrew.
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