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Wilson's Butcher Shop was originally a weatherboard building constructed by cooper turned butcher Daniel Fowler. The girl on the crutches is Nell Chinooks. Photo courtesy CAHS.
Location: 249 Queen Street, Campbelltown NSW 2560
Wilson's Butcher Shop at 249 Queen Street was originally a weatherboard building constructed by cooper turned butcher, Daniel Fowler, prior to 1860.
James Wilson worked for Daniel Fowler for 16 years, purchased the butcher shop from Fowler in the mid-1870s, and in the late 1880s built a new two storey shop on the same site. The business thrived, and was so successful that James Wilson was able to retire thirteen years later.
The building was later owned by various butchers, including Hickey's and Wilson's apprentice, George Chinnocks. It later became D. McDonald's Butchery. A small bootmaker's shop operated out of another downstairs room. The bootmaker was Al Johnson. David Archer later had a watch repair and gift shop. This was taken over by Mr Kendall McSkimming. In 1969, Tye's Teenage Wear operated out of the building.
The building was demolished in 1977, coincidentally a Wilson's Pharmacy stands there today.
Wilson's Butcher, 249 Queen Street, Campbelltown between G. Mabbott, Shoer, blacksmith and implement maker and Newling & Walker lemonade and cordial. c1890. CAHS
James Wilson worked for Daniel Fowler for 16 years. He purchased the butcher shop from Fowler in the mid 1870’s
In the late 1880s built a new two-storey shop on the same site. The business thrived and was so successful that James Wilson was able to retire thirteen years later.