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Tools from the former Eveleigh Railway Workshops embedded in a mosaic, Erskineville 2009

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Hicks, Megan

Megan Hicks is a curator and writer. You can explore her work further on her blog Pavement Graffiti http://www.meganix.net

The decorated footpath

Paved footpaths are a familiar feature of our urban environment. Whether taking a purposeful walk, a social stroll, or a healthy jog, we expect the footpath to be there, providing a safe and sturdy platform beneath our feet. But pavements should not be dismissed as simply utilitarian.

Railway engineering

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Erskineville

Formerly industrial, now residential inner-city suburb to the southwest of central business district. The Rev. George Erskine, a Wesleyan minister, built a house here in 1830 which he called Erskine Villa.

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Eveleigh railway workshops

Industrial complex which contains some of the earliest engineering technologies in Australia. Built to service and build steam locomotives, it became a munitions factory during both world wars and now houses arts, theatre and conference facilities, restaurants, markets and technology industries.

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