Yenda is a small village in the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area (MIA) of New South Wales but it packs a punch as far as deco is concerned. Unfortunately, too many of the commercial buildings are vacant like this pair of shops.
My step mother's sister lives there. They are taking a legal action against an authority because of terrible flooding a year or so ago. I've not been there, so I was quite unaware there was nice Deco buildings there.
I heard about the flooding, must have been last year since my pics were taken the year before that. My favourite is the Yenda Cafe, unfortunately another of the vacant buildings in Yenda.
Leaving shops in the main street vacant reduces employment options for the locals alright, but it is also an invitation for vandals. I hope they can open these little Deco gems (for any purpose) and protect them.
I couldn't agree more Helen. We all feel it when we see a couple of empty shops in a street. One is a temporarily vacant shop, more than one starts to look like a long term problem.
MELBOURNE ART DECO
In 2009 Robin Grow published a book on Melbourne Art Deco, with images largely supplied by David Thompson. The book quickly sold out and he is pleased to say that it has now been re-published by Brolga Press, with updates, errors corrected and a new cover.
Best of all, it is selling for about $25 in the shops and on-line. Art Deco & Modernism Society members can purchase a copy from me for $22, (includes postage within Australia). For overseas orders please email for postage rates. Contact me at robingrow@ozemail.com.au if you are interested, and advise if you would like the book to be dedicated and/or signed.
My step mother's sister lives there. They are taking a legal action against an authority because of terrible flooding a year or so ago. I've not been there, so I was quite unaware there was nice Deco buildings there.
ReplyDeleteI heard about the flooding, must have been last year since my pics were taken the year before that. My favourite is the Yenda Cafe, unfortunately another of the vacant buildings in Yenda.
DeleteLeaving shops in the main street vacant reduces employment options for the locals alright, but it is also an invitation for vandals. I hope they can open these little Deco gems (for any purpose) and protect them.
ReplyDeleteI couldn't agree more Helen. We all feel it when we see a couple of empty shops in a street. One is a temporarily vacant shop, more than one starts to look like a long term problem.
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