HOFFNUNGS
ADDRESS
199-203 CHARLOTTE STREET
LOT NUMBER
LOT 8 ON RP177809
HOLE SIZE (m2)
1839
YEAR OF DEMOLITION
1981
Hoffnungs lived for 112 years at 199-203 Charlotte street before passing away in March 1981.
Hoffnungs was a toy, watch and jewellery wholesaler and an employer of many:Leanne Anderson’s grandma, Easterly Fox, and Brian Harry to name a few. The products sold were enjoyed by many, Brent James loved his first watch, Barbara McKay was fond of her new China, Debbie Clarke played with her new toys. Hoffnungs was known to be a lover of cricket and won several matches. Hoffnungs was admired for the resilience exuded, having survived a fire in 1925.
Hoffnungs was survived by a hole for 2 years before being replaced by a
15- storey office tower.
YEAR OF REPLACEMENT
1986
YEARS AS A HOLE
2 YEARS
REPLACED (Y/N/PARTIAL)
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YES
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NO
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PARTIAL
AERIAL VIEWS SHOWING CHANGES TO HOLE
MEDIA AND RESOURCES
1981
HOLE
1981
CONSTRUCTION SITE
