Demolition of Plaster Fun House reveals former uses

May 26, 2014, 10:30 p.m.

THE first layer of the Plaster Fun House building has been peeled back, unveiling another part of its history.

THE first layer of the Plaster Fun House building has been peeled back, unveiling another part of its history.

It shows three old arches and the sign Grenville Street Market for Fruit and Vegetables.

Solex Project Management project manager Wayne Hurst said not many people knew of the buildings marketpast.

The old sign uncovered during the demolition of the Plaster Fun House in Grenville Street. PICTURE: JEREMY BANNISTER

It was originally a glove manufacturing business, which I think a lot of people know about, and later a mechanical workshop or garage, Mr Hurstsaid.

He said you could see the position inside where an old petrol bowser would have sat.

He said the cement sheeting on the front facade was removed on Sunday from 6am to unveil the signage.

We wanted to do it at a time that wouldnt affect traders before their businesses opened, especially as there was asbestos to be removed, he said.

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Demolition of Plaster Fun House reveals former uses