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121 Beattie St, Balmain NSW 2041
121 Beattie St, Balmain NSW 2041
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Year built1880
Timeline entries10
Memories0
Photos2
121 Beattie Street forms part of a pair of semi-detached cottages known historically as Broadley Cottages, constructed circa 1880–1881 by prominent Balmain builder, plasterer, alderman and later mayor George Clubb. The cottages were built on land originally forming part of Theodore James Jaques' subdivision of the Balmain Estate. Clubb adjusted the boundary of his adjacent residence, Clyde House (117 Beattie Street), to create sufficient frontage for the n…
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The story of this house
121 Beattie Street forms part of a pair of semi-detached cottages known historically as Broadley Cottages, constructed circa 1880–1881 by prominent Balmain builder, plasterer, alderman and later mayor George Clubb. The cottages were built on land originally forming part of Theodore James Jaques' subdivision of the Balmain Estate. Clubb adjusted the boundary of his adjacent residence, Clyde House (117 Beattie Street), to create sufficient frontage for the new cottages. The cottages were named after Broadley in Moray, Scotland, near Clubb's birthplace.
Description & Observations
The house has been significantly renovated interiorly, but the original Victorian facade remains intact, representing pretty much what it was when first constructed. The most recent renovation seem to have been done prior to 2020.
Timeline snapshot
- 1st October 1880Land purchase/ownership of 119 and 121 Beatie Street
- 7the December 1881Ownership transferred
- 22nd June 1955Broadley Cottages subdivided.
Memory glimpse
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Timeline highlights
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1st October 1880Land purchase/ownership of 119 and 121 Beatie Street
George Clubb acquired the neighbouring block to the west of Clyde House with the intention of further residential…
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7the December 1881Ownership transferred
Ownership transferred from George Clubb to George Thorn of Balmain.
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22nd June 1955Broadley Cottages subdivided.
he two cottages ceased sharing a single title and were formally subdivided into separate properties.
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26 July 1872Land Purchase
John Dick, licensed victualler, purchased land on the corner of Beattie and Montague Streets from Sir William Montagu…
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29th October 1881Houses advertised for sale
George Clubb advertised Clyde House and the newly completed Broadley Cottages for sale in the Sydney Morning Herald
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1878Local Commercial History
John Dick received permission to transfer the licence of the Waverley Hotel to the newly established Dick's Hotel at…
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1878Clyde House constructed
George Clubb built a substantial two-storey brick terrace known as Clyde House at what is now 117 Beattie Street. The…
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1882first recorded occupant.
William Craig, ironmoulder, is recorded at Broadley Cottage and is believed to have occupied what became 119 Beattie…
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Research
House History: 1227, 119 &121 Beattie Street, Balmain. Clubb Houses.
Author: Mark Calabretta
Organisation: Balmain Association
Date: 4th July 2024
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