Allison's Pharmacy facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Allison's Pharmacy |
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The former Allison's Pharmacy, 257 Windsor Street, Richmond, New South Wales.
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| Location | 257-259 Windsor Street, Richmond, City of Hawkesbury, New South Wales, Australia |
| Official name: Building | |
| Type | State heritage (built) |
| Designated | 2 April 1999 |
| Reference no. | 610 |
| Type | House |
| Category | Residential buildings (private) |
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Allison's Pharmacy is an old shop building located at 257-259 Windsor Street in Richmond, Australia. It is considered a special historical place. This means it is protected because of its importance to the history of New South Wales. It was added to the official list of important places, called the New South Wales State Heritage Register, on April 2, 1999.
History of Allison's Pharmacy
This building was built a long time ago, in the 1800s. It was first used as a shop.
In 1890, a man named Joseph W. Allison bought the building. He was a pharmacist, meaning he prepared and sold medicines. He was also a dentist. Mr. Allison changed the building so he could do his dental work there too.
His son later took over the business. The pharmacy continued to operate from this building until at least 1940. However, it stopped being a pharmacy before Joseph W. Allison passed away in 1945.
You can still see some old signs from Allison's business on the building. They are partly hidden by the arcade next door. By 1954, a real estate agent's office was using the building. In February 2017, the building was empty.
Why Allison's Pharmacy is Important
Allison's Pharmacy is listed on the New South Wales State Heritage Register. This happened on April 2, 1999. Being on this list means the building is important to the history and culture of New South Wales. It is protected so future generations can learn from it.
