Adelaide Secrets – Page 15 of 44

February 21, 2016

Urban Exploring: Fairyland Village

Fairyland opened in 1973 and immediately became a huge success with children and families. Depicting scenes from fairy-tales and children’s stores it became a favorite destination in the 70’s and 80’s. Nothing similar had ever been done within Australia.

Attendances declined in the 90’s and 2000’s and the park eventually closed.

Late last year a vandal attack occurred. Several of the cottages were damaged and display items taken. As a consequence the park owners reluctantly disassembled the park and sold its contents. Nothing remains.

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February 4, 2016

Urban Exploring: Chapman’s Smallgoods

Having been exploring the Chapman’s Smallgoods Factory for years now with our regular partner-in-grime, it’s time to say our goodbyes.

The Chapman’s Smallgoods site was the first smallgoods factory in Australia. Built in 1889 by George Chapman and his brother Albert; it became one of the largest employers in the Adelaide Hills. In the 1940’s, the capacity of the ham and bacon curing plant was trebled and the number of employees grew to 380.

Chapman's Smallgoods — Awesome Adelaide — Old Chapmans Industrial Estate, Nairne South Australia.

In 2002, Chapman’s Smallgoods relocated to Murray Bridge and the factory was no longer required. It was used by other manufacturers for a time until falling into disrepair.

Chapman’s will always hold fond memories amongst Adelaide Hills residents, explorers and even those who trashed the joint. I will miss Chapman’s in all its glory and although I visited dozens of times, I still wish I’d come more. Remember the good times and cherish these last moments of the great factory of Chapman’s.

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January 19, 2016

Urban Exploring: Grow House

During a Saturday afternoon exploring sesh we came across this little place. As we entered, it seemed to us to be a huge ‘man cave‘ — littered with possessions, tools, and personal belongings. Large High-Bay lamps hung from the ceiling. Couches, chairs, and mannequins scattered the floors.

As we explored our surroundings further we came across (what I like to call) a ‘f**k-off door’: alarmed and dead-bolted top and bottom. Many months prior the building had been seized under South Australia‘s criminal code for being used to produce cannabis for sale.

Beyond the door was the grow room…