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More from the old Drysdale building

Three Steps

The small pub Three Steps On George occupies a building which was once part of a local grammar school complex around George and Elizabeth Streets. I believe it was a gym of sorts.

Newstead

Small church-like building in Newstead.

anyone for tennis?

Once upon a time, this was the Alexander Patent Racket Factory (photo). In a line of other Launceston world's firsts, this is the place that produced the world's first laminated tennis rackets. I believe the 1933 Wimbledon champion even used an Alexander racket.

These days, locals know this as the local PCYC, where kids can jump on trampolines, do gymnastics, and the like.

"cook with gas"

Another angle on the former gasworks complex. in a neat little bit of convergence, a contemporary LPG distributor have located on site in the last few years. More to come on this site, as I took quite a few photos here last week.

The familiar "COOK WITH GAS" sign at the top (also on the other side of the building) is composed of holes in the brickwork, so on a nice sunny day it makes an impression.

corridor

Once upon a time, this building was the local infectious diseases hospital, as well as an aged care facility. These days, it houses offices that support the local health department.

Another one of those old Launceston buildings, dotted around the city here and there.