Industrial Kensington...below the tracks...

Bounded by the Moonee Ponds Creek to the east and the railway line to the west, built over the floodplain of the creek, this area must have been swampy and less desirable than the other parts of Kensington. This small pocket retains original workers' cottages mixed with light-industrial and commercial development....it would be interesting to know the kinds of industry supported 100 years ago, compared to now. The current mix includes a textile research laboratory, panel-beaters, second-hand furniture and antiques, auto spare parts, etc. What was the primary industrial use for the land before this?

From Kensington Places

From Kensington Places

From Kensington Places

From Kensington Places

From Kensington Places

From Kensington Places

How old is your house....

Our street in Kensington has some very old single-fronted Victorian weatherboards - early 1900's - and a few brick ones which are from the late 1880's. An interesting story would be told, from each house I'm sure. The size and shapes are consistent but if you look closely, each house has some little detail that distinguishes it from a close neighbour. Do you think that houses today are built to last this long? How old is your house, and how long will you live there?

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Wall space

Have you noticed some of the artwork on our buildings? Some of the historical advertising can still be seen around in this Kensington streetscape.

What do you think about the words on your building? Does your home have a name or message that you would like to share?

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From Kensington Places

Welcome

What does it mean to live in Kensington? Our suburb has a mix of grand civic buildings and modest cottages. It still has a traditional village feel that we believe is special to Melbourne.

With the cool breeze of the bay drifting through my backyard, I muse about the past and worry about our future. Come back and explore some of my posts as I reflect on what it means to live in Kensington and the future of our streetscapes.



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