John Lancaster's Shoeing Forge, 423 Napier Street (cnr. Westgarth St.)
John Lancaster's Shoeing Forge, 423 Napier Street (cnr. Westgarth St.) - Fitzroy Industrial Walk

John Lancaster's Shoeing Forge, 423 Napier Street (cnr. Westgarth St.)

The building was built in about 1888 for a leading Fitzroy farrier, John Lancaster, as a branch works to compliment his main forge in Gertrude Street, Fitzroy.It is believed to have been the oldest surviving blacksmiths shop in Fitzroy.The building was then taken over by Lightning Panels in the 1950s and used as a panel beaters’ workshop.

by LinaFavrin on July 25, 2019


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