Identifiernot specifiedDate2nd January 2006PhotographerRobert GreenDescriptionForbes Shoe shop at the corner of Peats Ferry Road and William Street, Hornsby is Hornsby's oldest retailer (2017).
Forbes Footwear was opened by James Forbes and son Warren in 1940 when a pair of shoes cost 25 cents.
The Forbes’ own the whole building, and Scott Forbe’s great grandparents once lived above the shop. They named it Willander Court after William Alexander Forbes, James’ brother who died in the Second World War.Physical FormatHornsbyDimensionsRobert Green Collection
Location
Building NameShopsPeats Ferry RoadWilliam StreetStreet:StreetView:&enabled=1&fov=89&heading=199&pitch=10&zoom=19