Anderson & Ritchie’s Iron Foundry, 143 Rose Street (cnr. Young St.)

Originally begun near the corner of Young & Rose Streets, the site was used by Randall, Thomas & Co manufacturing churns, hat rakes and trucks during the 1880s. It was later taken over by Johnston & Beighton, malleable iron founders producing components for agricultural implement makers throughout Australia.By 1910, Anderson & Ritchie had taken over Beighton’s foundry and were using it to manufacture stoves and kitchen ranges. Anderson & Ritchie continue in business as one of the last traditional iron foundries in inner Melbourne. They now produce ornamental iron lacework and columns and a wide range of other products in addition to stoves.

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