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A-00040927 Print - Forbes Street Woolloomooloo, circa 1901

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Glass Negative - Forbes Street Woolloomooloo, circa 1901

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Unique IDA-01000227SeriesDemolition Books - Glass NegativesDateBetween 1st January 1901 and 31st December 1901Date qualifiercircaFormatPhotograph - Glass NegativeNavigationSee Related Items for the Print of this image.DescriptionThis view was probably taken from Forbes Street in Woolloomooloo. St Mary’s Cathedral, Hyde Park, and the ridgeline of Macquarie Street can be seen in the far distance. In the foreground is a small derelict cottage with a deeply pitched roof. The cottage is on the boundary of a large yard with a stable.LanguageNo linguistic content - Not applicable (zxx)Special citationThis view, most likely taken from Forbes Street in Woolloomooloo, shows St Mary’s Cathedral and the ridgeline of Macquarie Street in the far distance. In the foreground, a small derelict cottage with a deeply pitched roof is surrounded by open space. This is in contrast to the surrounding densely-packed terraces, characteristic of the suburb as it developed in the 19th century. Author/creatorCharles KentPublisherCity of SydneyDigitised recordYesBorn digital itemNoGeographic location^[1]

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Colour depthGrayscaleDimensions16.51 x 21.59 cm (6.5 x 8.5 in)Image aspectLandscape

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Street number122Street nameMcElhoneStreet typeStreetSuburbWoolloomoolooPostcode2011StateNew South WalesCountryAustralia

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Public access statusRestricted (fragile) - do not issue

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Source system ID094/094072Alternative ID51/4816

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Authenticity & integrityThis is an original glass negative image created by the Municipal Council of Sydney. The record has been held in the Council’s custody and has a high level of authenticity.

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CollectionDemolition Books - Glass NegativesDeveloping Sydney: Capturing change 1900-1920WoolloomoolooBoxCSA069335Related ItemsA-00040927 Print - Forbes Street Woolloomooloo, circa 1901

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Glass Negative - Forbes Street Woolloomooloo, circa 1901

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