Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Merri Park Sports Ground, Northcote

Merri Park Sports Ground, Northcote

This gateway was erected in 1937 to commemorate the opening of the Merri Park Sports Ground. The curving stepped metal railings are pure Art Deco.

Merri Park Sports Ground, Northcote

Posted by David Thompson
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4 comments:

  1. Port PlacesMarch 10, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    I have always found this structure rather wierd. Sometimes I think that the abundance of bluestone has overwhelmed design. Is that grouting authentic?

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  2. David ThompsonMarch 11, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    I know what you mean Janet and perhaps it would be better if it was a proper gateway into the park as part of a wide pathway. Regarding the grout, I don't know, since you've brought it to my attention it does look a bit rustic.

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  3. teeritzJanuary 3, 2013 at 6:55 PM

    Still strolling through your website. I grew up across the road from Merri Park. The middle of the upper-case letter 'E' in the sign was always missing for as long as I can remember. There used to be a beautiful bluestone gazebo to the far left of this entranceway, but it was torn down in the late '70s/early '80s to build a gymnasium for Northcote High School next door. Some folks called that 'progress'.
    Go figure, as they say in The States.

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    1. David ThompsonJanuary 3, 2013 at 8:06 PM

      It's not an area of Melbourne I know that well so it was all new to me when I went exploring one day.

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