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George Street Sydney, 1918

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Unique IDA-01000450SeriesDemolition Books - Glass NegativesDateBetween 1st January 1918 and 31st December 1918Date qualifierexactFormatPhotograph - Glass NegativeDescriptionA woman and a soldier talk on the pavement outside the old American Tailoring Depot at 540 George Street, near the corner of Park street and directly opposite Sydney Town Hall. The three storey building was in the middle of being demolished to make way for an extension to Bebarfald's department store. Two workmen are visible above the blocked parapet. Canvas shades hanging from the awning protect the west-facing shopfronts from the sun. The second level has three arched portico windows, and there are demolition materials on the wrought iron balcony. A group of men in suits and boys in boater hats are outside the shopfront of William Kerr, jeweller and watchmaker at 542 George Street. Tramlines are visible in the wood-blocked roadway.LanguageNo linguistic content - Not applicable (zxx)Special citationA woman and a soldier talk on the pavement outside the American Tailoring Depot near the corner of George and Park streets, directly opposite Sydney Town Hall. The building was in the middle of being demolished to make way for an extension to Bebarfald's department store. Sunshades hanging from the awning protect the west-facing shopfronts from the sun. Author/creatorMilton KentPublisherCity of Sydney

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

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