History
Vegetables, stone fruits, almonds and grapes were all produced in Marion. Richard Hamilton started the first vineyard in 1838 and his family continues its wine making tradition to this day.
By the late 19th century Marion was also home to a number of industries such as a mining and brick making. However, the population at this time was still very small - around 350 people.
Gradually the Adelaide sprawl crept up to Marion, and by the 1950s the suburb was well and truly enveloped. Nowadays it is a large, modern suburb with many attractions for its residents.
Read more about this topic: Marion, South Australia
Famous quotes containing the word history:
“The principle that human nature, in its psychological aspects, is nothing more than a product of history and given social relations removes all barriers to coercion and manipulation by the powerful.”
—Noam Chomsky (b. 1928)
“I believe my ardour for invention springs from his loins. I can’t say that the brassiere will ever take as great a place in history as the steamboat, but I did invent it.”
—Caresse Crosby (1892–1970)
“As I am, so shall I associate, and so shall I act; Caesar’s history will paint out Caesar.”
—Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–1882)