Gembrook Historic Walk (Gembrook)
Gembrook's Historic Walk starts at JAC Russell park and covers 31 elements of Gembrook's history. Pick-up a map from one of the local shops in Gembrook or download a copy of the map using the link below.
Legend
1. Russell Park - History story boards
2. Former site CFA building - originally house built by Kidd.
3. Originally blacksmith, coffee palace, bordello and general store (ask inside to see bordello rooms)
4. Formerly U.S. Bus depot.
5. Formerly Dyson's Hall
6. Formerly Dyson's house - later nursery.
7. Former site of Spencer's house.
8. St Silas Church of England (privately owned) - service once a month and special occasions.
9. Originally Spencer's Store, then Dyson's pottery/restaurant.
10. Sacred Heart Catholic Church
11. Formerly carpentry workshop, then butcher.
12. Originally billiard hall and barber shop.
13. Russell's house.
14. Russell's Produce Store.
15. Russell's Garage.
16. Originally butcher shop.
17. Ranges Hotel c 1900.
18. Windmill next to hotel.
19. Formerly blacksmith and later phone exchange
20. Formerly site of Walker's General Store (situated north of phone box).
21. Heritage Station - rebuilt in 1998 on site of original platform and station.
22. New Puffing Billy Station with original water tank - opened on return of train in 1998.
23. Avenue of Honour (Redwood Road).
24. Originally Infant Health Centre.
25. Bushland Park (originally part of the Acclimatization Park developed in 1870s).
26. Original site of Gembrook tennis courts.
27. War Memorial.
28. Centenary Log.
29. Cemetery.
30. Dr. Bromby's house - served as coach inn.
31. Gembrook Leisure Park.
Photos:
Location
Cnr Redwood Road and Main Street, Gembrook 3783 Map
Web Links
→ Gembrook Historic Walk Map (PDF)
