Gladesville Shops

Victoria Road (Great North Road) forms part of the boundary between Ryde and Hunters Hill Councils. Buildings in the street are typical of retail development from the late 19th century to the present day but cafes, restaurants, lawyers, and health care services have replaced butchers, green grocers, pharmacists, mercers (dealer in textiles) and hardware stores. Today, commercial strip development is challenged by supermarkets and the need for car parking.

After the Gladesville Bridge was opened in 1881, Victoria Road became an important route connecting Ryde to the city and was serviced by horse-drawn buses and later electric trams from 1908 to 1949. The journey from Circular Quay to Top Ryde was part of the longest tram route in Sydney and took one hour to complete. Many of the earlier buildings were demolished and redeveloped in the 1930s as part of the widening of Victoria Road.7

Location

Victoria Road, Gladesville 2111 View Map

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