This image, which appears to be a photocopy of a page from a family photograph album, was sent to me some 25 years ago by Michael Ferrier. It is dated “January 1941”, and is labelled “175 The Peak”. The original photograph of this Art Deco inspired Peak home was taken by Vivian Ferrier; and his wife Olga can be seen standing on the front porch below the first floor veranda.
I believe that the image would be more accessible if I could label it using the street and house number nomenclature.
The 1940 Jurors List would indicate that the Ferriers were, at the time, living at 138 Kennedy Road; however, my impression is that they had only just moved into 175 The Peak during January 1941. I am assuming, therefore, that 138 Kennedy Road is not the corresponding street and house number for 175 The Peak.
I appeal to some better informed Gwulo colleague to help me out here.
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175 The Peak
Hi Essarem,
That's a nice pic. I hadn't seen a close-up view of this building before so thanks for posting.
Herostratus's post at https://gwulo.com/node/34922 is most useful when trying to find the location of a property for which you only have the Peak Number. In this instance it tells us that, by 1941, No.175 The Peak was the site previously known as No.1 Cameron Villas, Mount Kellett Road.
The 1950's map at https://gwulo.com/media/48113 shows its position clearly.
Above the left corner of the building I think Mount Austin Barracks and Quarndon can be seen vaguely in the distance. If so, the camera was just to the south of the building pointing roughly north.
A quick look at google maps suggests that today it's the site of the multi-storey building called Kellett Heights, 61A (and possibly B) Mount Kellett Road.
Thank you "gw"
Thank you “gw” for your detailed and informative reply. “Herostratus’s” list is a real gem; and your own past posting of that 1950‘s hand-drawn map of Mt Kellett was also most illustrative. From what you mention of the present day multi-storied Kellett Heights apartment building, I now realize that that art-deco inspired landmark Peak home has not survived the developer’s reckless wrecking ball. But, at least, a memory of that iconic residence of old still survives today as an image on the pages of the fabulous Gwulo.