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From an area that was specifically established to service shipping,
Semaphore developed through the years to, at one time, the most
popular beach in the State, and today offers a confident and
welcoming seaside village atmosphere.
Semaphore Illuminated Carnival - 1925 Le Fevre's Peninsula was named in May 1837, but Portonians soon abbreviated the name to 'the Peninsula'. The name Semaphore was not used until the 1850's and was usually 'The Semaphore', after the beachfront hotel that was at the corner of The Esplanade and Blackler Street, built in 1851 by impresario and entrepreneur, George Coppin.
The Semaphore Train - Circa 1905
In 1878 after the completion of the Jervois Bridge, a railway line from Semaphore to Port Adelaide was opened and Semaphore began to grow. It became popular both as a residential suburb for Port Adelaide as well as a seaside resort for metropolitan Adelaide and towns near the country railways.
Still a popular escape for city dwellers, Semaphore is a fascinating place of history and heritage. A variety of unique cafés, restaurants, galleries, gift and antique shops established over recent years has brought about a re-emergence of the Semaphore community.
Learn more about Historic Semaphore you can browse these sections:
The Semaphore Story
A Walk Through History
A Chronology of Semaphore
Local Suburbs
Click here to download a PDF of
the Semaphore Historic Guide
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