Saddlers - Thornbury
Thomas White established his saddlery at in a timber building at 759 High Street, Thornbury in 1887.
In 1891 they built a fine two storey building next door and relocated the saddlery there.
White was to operate the saddlery from that premises until 1905. In later years it served as a grocer and a draper. It currently is operated by Luxe Hair Saloon.
Sources
Sands and McDougall’s Melbourne and Suburban Directory 1864- 1974. [Microfiche]. (1974). Melbourne, Australia: Sands & McDougall.
Ward, Andrew (2001). Darebin Heritage Review 2000. Burwood, Vic: City Of Darebin.
Images
Built in 1897, this building began life as a saddlers. [LHRN1731-1]
Next door to the saddlers was a grocery store. [LHRN1731-2]
