This site is dedicated to providing information on the history and heritage of the Strathfield district. There is a wide variety of information on this site. If you require further information or have suggestions about information or topics that could be included on the site, please post a comment or contact Cathy Jones via email: cathy.jones@optusnet.com.au
The Strathfield district is located in Sydney’s Inner West, about 11 kilometres from the Sydney CBD. It is often said that Strathfield is the geographical heart of Sydney, which may not be strictly accurate given the size of the Sydney Metropolitian Area but it is true that Strathfield is highly accessible to nearly anywhere in Sydney due to a highly connected rail system and proximity to major roads and motorways. Strathfield Rail Station is one of the largest and busiest railway stations in NSW. It is estimated that 120,000 people access Strathfield Rail Station each week.
Strathfield is a major centre for education and many public and private schools and universities are located in this area. Some of which include the Australian Catholic University in Barker Road Strathfield, St Patrick’s College, Meriden Ladies College, Trinity Grammar Preparatory School, Homebush Boys High School, Strathfield Girls High School, South Strathfield High School as well as a host of public and Catholic Primary schools.
Strathfield is renowned for its built and natural heritage which contributes to Strathfield’s distinctive streetscape character. Strathfield’s streetscapes feature large nature strips and street trees, which were first established by 19th century boulevarding programs. Heritage is represented by a number of architectural styles dating from the 1870s including Victorian, Federation, Californian Bungalow and Post War styles. There are a number of heritage conservation areas throughout Strathfield. Natural areas are represented and include Mason Park Wetlands, which is regionally and nationally recognised as a significant natural heritage site. This area features significant numbers of parks and reserves. The Cooks River finishes at Strathfield and creeks such as Powell’s Creek and Saleyards Creek flow into the Parramatta River.
Dear strathfieldheritage.org
I just recently drove through the more southern part of Strathfield Municipality, along Liverpool Road, and I think I saw a blank space where the old fire station had been.
Am I mistaken? And was that a heritage building?
Cheers,
John
Posted by John Byrnes | 25/08/2011, 11:39 amJohn
I drove past the old Enfield Fire Station and it has not been demolished. The station is a draft heritage item on the local environmental plan. However, there is a large construction on the corner of Liverpool and Holmwood Ave, maybe that was the corner you saw.
Cathy
Posted by Cathy Jones | 31/08/2011, 9:26 pmThanks Cathy,
Good to know the demolition site I saw was my mistake and wasn’t where the fire station (still) is.
Cheers,
John
Posted by John Byrnes | 31/08/2011, 10:19 pmHi Cathy Jones, my name is Greg Read and I am a long time resident of Strathfield, i notice one big important part of our History that you have left out is the Strathfield massacre in 1991, August why is that?
Posted by gregory read sc | 06/09/2011, 9:36 pmGreg
I haven’t not included information on the massacre for any reason except it is extensively covered on many sites on the web and there is probably little I can contribute which is different, however I will post information soon.
Cathy
Posted by Cathy Jones | 04/10/2011, 7:55 pmHi Cathy thank you for you response.
regards
Greg Read
Posted by gregory read sc | 04/10/2011, 8:01 pm