Post Office, Sydney comp. 1887, 1875
Scope and Contents
280 x 230 mm. A view of the unfinished building from George Street. The fenced-off land to the left, along which the building extends, was later to become Martin Place. This monumental building, which took over 20 years to complete, was designed by James Barnet. Work started in 1866. The tower, not yet built in this photograph, was completed in 1887.
Dates
- Creation: 1875
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Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Good condition, some slight yellowing.
General
SG.
Date information
DateText: The print dates from about 1875..
Finding aid date
2003-07-18 09:08:44+00:00
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