Celebrating 100 year old building with a sale

By Samantha Elley

It began as a labour of love for Paul Worth when he bought the old butter factory at Alstonville and restored it.

“I bought it 20 years ago and the building was rundown,” he said.

“I enjoyed bringing it back to its former glory.”

Paul said he sandblasted both inside and out to reveal the gorgeous red brick walls that are a feature in the

Alstonville Furniture Co’s display rooms.

“It still has the original tin roof and some of the piping and brackets on the wall are still there,” he said.

“I’ve left the original water tanks that people can still see.”

Even the barn doors and the very thick and heavy outer doors are original to the building.

“The building was built in 1923-24 and Norco took it over in 1930 until 1947 when they closed it just after the war,” said Paul.

“The first service station in Alstonville was also part of the building.

“It was a peanut factory and various retail stores and even caravan repairs.

“To my knowledge it has always been occupied.”

To celebrate the building turning 100 years old, the Alstonville Furniture Co., a stockist of Lazboy furniture, is having a sale where customers can get some great bargains on quality, Australian-made furniture at a good price. And while you’re there, ask if you can have a look at the water tanks.