Scope and Contents
302 x 215 mm. A loose uncaptioned print. A view looking down on the east side of the quay, where three large steamers are moored. Beyond the quay can be seen Government House and the Botanical Gardens, Farm Cove, and the naval deport on Garden Island. The turreted building behind the quay is in the place Fort Macquarie originally stored. The building seen here is actually the tram depot, completed in 1902. On the left-hand corner of the photograph states 'Registered 1903, Melvin Vaniman, San Francisco'. Vaniman was one of Australia's most renowned panoramic photographers.
Dates
- Creation: 1910
Conditions Governing Access
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Biographical / Historical
Photographer unknown
Extent
1 file(s) (1 image in 1 file)
Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
The print is in very poor condition, with numerous dirt stains and tears.
Existence and Location of Copies
This collection is available on microfiche: Australasia, fiche number 63.
General
This collection level description was entered by KS using information from the original typescript catalogue.
Originator(s)
Unknown
- Date
- 2003-07-04 14:50:58+00:00
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
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