Rosewall Tannery

Corner of Stan & Ann Streets, Willoughby

James Forsyth established the Rosewall Tannery in 1869 on part of the 278 acres he owned in Willoughby. He became Mayor of Willoughby in 1875, remaining an Alderman until 1881 when he retired passing the business on to his sons, Thomas Todd and Robert. Thomas Todd was an Alderman for 27 years and Mayor in 1882 & 1887-88.

In 1906 Broomham Bros bought the tannery and renamed it Enterprise Tannery. The brothers, Joseph, Robert, William and Albert and their father, Charles Broomham had worked for James Forsyth. Robert was an Alderman of Willoughby Council from 1920-22. In 1957 the tannery became the Willoughby Bus Depot.