Hagrid’s Hut was built in the 19th century. Of stone construction it contains multiple internal levels — including one below ground.
Having sat disused for nearly half a century most people have forgotten Hagrid’s. Rodent feces litters the floor. Cobwebs entwine the wooden support beams. Machinery left as-is; serving as a reminder of what once was…
Abandoned Building
Urban Exploring: The Clock to Adelaide’s First Post Office
It was May 1839 and it marked the first occasion on which mail was delivered to Adelaide’s city residents.
Letter Carriers burst onto the streets clad in scarlet coats, piped with blue and crowned with splendid gild hats adorned with a circle of gold.
The Post Office Act had passed in parliament and Adelaide’s postal system was born.
Outgrowing its rented offices, on 23 June 1951 it moved into it’s first purpose-built location.
Adelaide’s first Post Office sat on King William Street just north of the present General Post Office.
Complete with a Clock Tower, its clock mechanism was built in England in 1853, shipped over and installed the following year.
The Post Office has long since gone, having been super-seeded by the GPO. However her 162 year old clock still ticks. Her bell still chimes. But where did it go???
Extremely well made and equally well-maintained, the clock to Adelaide’s First Post Office was saved and now sits inside a restricted building. Obtaining special clearance, we made our way up to take a look…
Urban Exploring: Inside Darling House
Nominated by the public as one of their favourite buildings in Adelaide in 2013, Darling House is not only historically and architecturally significant but has been the source of much intrigue since being left idle in 1997.
For the last 18 years Darling House has sat disused and un-maintained. Rising damp, water damage and wood rot have taken its toll on this once bustling establishment.
However, plans are afoot to restore the old building. Scheduled to be completed by the end of this year we eagerly await to see her rescued from its current dilapidated condition.
