Bernard and Kate Smith Glebe Photographs

Description

Unique IDAS-1250Start dateBetween 1st January 1970 and 31st December 1979Start date qualifiercircaFormatPhotograph - PrintPhotograph - SlidePhotograph - NegativeShort descriptionThis series consists of photographs, negatives and slides of heritage buildings in Glebe and Forest Lodge taken by Albert Renshaw and Alan Robertson on behalf of Dr Bernard and Kate Smith. DescriptionThis series was was originally donated to the Municipality of Leichhardt by Bernard and Kate Smith in 1982 for storage and use in the Glebe Branch Library. The images stayed at the Glebe library after 2003 when Glebe was re-amalgamated with the City of Sydney LGA.

The Collection comprises images of Glebe taken in the 1970s.

The photographs are largely about the architectural heritage of Glebe – residential and commercial premises because of concerns regarding the preservation of heritage. Professor Smith was one of the founders of the Glebe Society and a significant figure in the early days of heritage awareness.

Some slides and other photographic prints are yet to be digitised and listed.LanguageNo linguistic content - Not applicable (zxx)

Photograph

Sunken boat, containers, and wharf around Blackwattle Bay, Ferry Road Glebe, 1970

View of two storey terraces and corner shop along St Johns Road Glebe, 1970

Two corner shops between terraces houses, St Johns Road Glebe, 1970

Two-storey terraces and barber shop, St Johns Road Glebe, 1970

Two-storey house with white picket fence, Foss Street Forest Lodge, 1970

Two-storey end terrace with iron fence, Hereford Street Forest Lodge, 1970

Corner store with advertisements, corner of Wood and Cross Street Forest Lodge, 1970

View of houses and shop down Phillip Street Glebe, 1970

View of terraces and corner shop along St Johns Road Glebe, 1970

Corner block of two-storey terraces, St Johns Road Glebe, 1970

Gothic sandstone tower of St John's church, Glebe Point Road Glebe, 1970

Brick and tile Federation style terraces, Avona Avenue Glebe, 1970s

Federation style single-storey terraces, Avona Avenue Glebe, 1970s

Street view towards Forsythe Street, Avona Avenue Glebe, 1970s

Single storey house with decorative fence design, Avona Avenue Glebe, 1970s

Single storey houses with picket fences, Avona Avenue Glebe, 1970s

Stone elevated, semi detached cottages, Sheehy Street Glebe, 1970s

Double fronted house with decorative iron work, Wigram Road Glebe, 1970s

Access

Public access statusRestricted original (digital copy available)Public access noteKate Challis retains copyright in this work and must be consulted to arrange permission for publishing or commercial use. Please acknowledge the photographer when using this image: Photographers: Albert Renshaw and Alan Robertson courtesy of Bernard and Kate Smith and the City of Sydney Archives

Identification and Arrangement

System of arrangementNone discernible

Digitisation

Digitisation statusPartially digitised

Data Quality

Authenticity & integrityThese records were donated to the City of Sydney. As they have not been in ongoing custody of the City of Sydney, the authenticity and integrity of the record cannot be guaranteed.

Relationships

CollectionBernard and Kate Smith Glebe CollectionOrganisationThe Glebe Society (1969-1990) The Glebe Society Incorporated (1990 - )Related personsSmith, Bernard WilliamRelated activitiesPreserving the built heritage of Glebe.Preserving the natural heritage of Glebe. [Glebe Society]

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Bernard and Kate Smith Glebe Photographs