Alright, my friend, it's time to spot a piece of history! Look to your left, and you'll notice a building that stands out with its charming, old-world decorative facade and delightful verandah-this is 87 Crown Street.
This lovely terraced shop, nestled snugly between modern establishments, features a symmetrical design with a grayish-blue facade. The upper floor has a decorative iron-laced balcony railing, and above it, the building is crowned with ornate moldings and an intricate cornice highlighting the era it was built in - around the 1870s to 1880s. You’ll see two arched windows on the upper level, and below them, large glass windows perfect for displaying goods.
Now, let me share a fun nugget of info for you! 87 Crown Street isn’t just any shop-this heritage-listed gem has been a busy retail premises for well over a century! Back around 1900, it served as W. McInnes' tailor shop and later hosted Coad's secondhand jewelry store from the 1940s to the 1960s. Today, it is home to the charming café, Lee and Me, so why not treat yourself once you’ve admired the building?
This shop’s got some pretty impressive neighbors too, including the Wollongong Town Hall and the Old Wollongong East Post Office. So, go on, take a moment to revel in one of Wollongong's last remaining commercial structures from the 19th century. Talk about timeless charm, eh?
