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Glass Negative - Commercial buildings along George Street Sydney, circa 1907

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Unique IDA-01000298SeriesDemolition Books - Glass NegativesDateBetween 1st January 1907 and 31st December 1907Date qualifiercircaFormatPhotograph - Glass NegativeNavigationSee Related Items for the Print of this image.DescriptionBuildings with businesses spanning numbers 181 to 205 George Street, on the corner with Essex Street in The Rocks. It is notable for its uniform arched windows on the upper level and the signwriting on the facades. Twin chimney stacks are visible just above the roofline. On the street in front, there is a man in a suit and a homburg hat leaning against an awning support, and a well-dressed woman. A hansom cab is to the left and there is a horse and cart further along the road. Tram lines are set into the wood-blocked road surface. There was a diverse array of occupants in these buildings, including a boot store, pawnbroker, hairdresser, tattooist, refreshment rooms, bird dealer, tobacconist, clothier and a dispensary. The buildings were offered for sale by auction on 27 May 1908. The auctioneer was James Cowan.LanguageNo linguistic content - Not applicable (zxx)Special citationThis long terrace on the corner with Essex Street in The Rocks is notable for its uniform windows on the upper level and the signwriting on the facades. There was a diverse array of occupants including a boot store, pawnbroker, hairdresser, tattooist, refreshment rooms, bird dealer, tobacconist, clothier and a dispensary. The buildings were offered for sale by auction on 27 May 1908. Author/creatorCharles KentPublisherCity of SydneyDigitised recordYesBorn digital itemNo

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

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Street number181-205Street nameGeorgeStreet typeStreetSuburbSydneyPostcode2000StateNew South WalesCountryAustralia

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Public access statusRestricted (fragile) - do not issue

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Source system ID094/094143Alternative ID51/207

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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 1900-1920The Rocks / TallowoladahGeorge StreetBoxCSA069338Related ItemsPrint - Commercial buildings along George Street Sydney, circa 1907

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