1917 Greenwood Estate - 106 years ago today


Today, 106 years ago, on Saturday, 8th September 1917, the Greenwood Estate in Ashgrove was finally available for sale on the ground.

Initially it was scheduled for sale earlier in July 1917 but was delayed due to
"Extraordinary demands made by the local authority".

Greenwood Estate Map

1917 Greenwood Estate - Ashgrove, Brisbane

The Greenwood Estate was advertised in the local papers on the days leading up to the sale. 

Newspaper Advertisement

Newspaper Advertisement

The Greenwood Estate covers Quandong Street, Greenwood Street and Ashgrove Avenue (map shows as 3 Mile Scrub Road).

Google map showing the present day location of Greenwood Estate

Check out the 1936 Aerial view of the Greenwood Estate.

1936 Aerial Photo of Greenwood Estate

1936 Aerial Photo of Greenwood Estate


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