Hats all folks, as fashions change at Church Point

FASHIONS were certainly different in the early part of the 20th century as this old photo taken at Church Point between 1909 and 1920.

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FASHIONS were certainly different in the early part of the 20th century as this old photo taken at Church Point on Sydney’s northern beaches between 1909 and 1920. The wharf has changed, as of course has the style of clothing, while the shop has long gone.

The wharf has changed, as of course has the style of clothing, while the shop opened by James Booth and taken over by Arthur Simpson in 1909 has long gone.

The Church Point wharf today

It made way for the Pasadena restaurant and motel, which now stands vacant.

In the mid-1800s Church Point became a convenient landing place for settlers on the western foreshore of Pittwater and a public wharf was built there in 1885.

Church Pint residence Rostrevor c1910

By the late 1800s, an increasing number of houses were being built in the area.

In 1889, resident James Booth was given permission to build a boatshed near the wharf. It became a store, which in 1909 became the receiving office for mail.

Pasadena advertisement 1965

Between 1909 and 1920 the store was operated by Arthur Morris Simpson, after which it was briefly operated by Alfred Burton.

The wharf is still the hub for many offshore residents, who are serviced by the Church Point Ferry Service.

And no doubt modern residents of this relaxed part of the northern beaches would be grateful fashions have changed so dramatically.

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