Windback Wednesday - Erindale

In 1838, what is now the suburb of Erindale was owned by the South Australian Company, who leased the land to brewer Henry Dean and tailor Joseph Edmunds. At this time, the area was colloquially known as "Dean's Section."

In the 1850s, the De Mole family built a house called "The Waldrons." In 1889, James Cowan MP purchased the property and renamed it Erindale to honour his Irish roots. The name is likely derived from the Irish words for Ireland ("Erin") and valley ("dale").

When the land was subdivided in 1910, the name Erindale became established in the suburb. Pictured is a view of Erindale house in approximately 1880, situated on what is now Glynburn Road.

Photography courtesy of the State Library of South Australia, B12739.