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Ripponlea heritage: Brinsmead’s Pharmacy

I’m not sure if it’s new, but I noticed the other day that the old Brinsmead’s Pharmacy in Ripponlea now has a plaque marking its significance.

Plaque for Brinsmead's Pharmacy, Ripponlea

When I was a kid, this was still a chemist. Its survival as a chemist for so long, over sixty years, probably helped the original features stay intact.

Former Brinsmead's Pharmacy, Ripponlea

Nowadays it’s a florist, but still gorgeous inside.

Former Brinsmead's Pharmacy, Ripponlea

Apart from the period features of the shop itself, the sign painted on the eastern wall (facing a laneway) is also notable.

Ripponlea, sign for Kodak film on the side of old chemist

By Daniel Bowen

Transport blogger / campaigner and spokesperson for the Public Transport Users Association / professional geek.
Bunurong land, Melbourne, Australia.
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