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Adam Forrest Grant Photograph Collection, 1887-1949

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This item is no longer under copyright in Australia and is in the public domain. It may be used freely. When using or sharing this item attribution should be given to the City of Sydney Archives.

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Sydney Town Hall clock tower, George Street Sydney, circa 1920-1930s

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Unique IDA-00025734SeriesAdam Forrest Grant Photograph Collection, 1887-1949DateBetween 1st January 1920 and 31st December 1939Date qualifierdecade onlyFormatPhotograph - NegativeDescriptionNorth easterly view from across the roof top of the Sydney Town Hall towards the clock tower. It was designed in 1868 by architect JH Wilson in the High Victorian style and constructed of Pyrmont sandstone. To the left is the Murdoch's building at 2-16 Park Street Sydney.

The photographer Adam Forrest Grant (1885-1949) was a member of the Australian Photographic Society. He trained as an electrical engineer and worked for Municipal Council of Sydney and later the Sydney County Council.

The Archives holds a collection of his negatives and prints donated by his daughter Jenny Grant and granddaughter Helen Grant.
LanguageNo linguistic content - Not applicable (zxx)Author/creatorPhotographer: Adam Forrest GrantGeographic location^[1]

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Street number483Street nameGeorgeStreet typeStreetSuburbSydneyPostcode2000StateNew South WalesCountryAustralia

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Extant buildingYesBuilding nameSydney Town Hall

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Public access statusRestricted original (digital copy available)Public access notePlease acknowledge the photographer when using this image: Photographer Adam Forrest Grant, courtesy City of Sydney Archives

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Source system ID061\061487Alternative IDSRC19408

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Authenticity & integrityThese photographs were acquired by the City of Sydney. The records have been listed by City of Sydney volunteers using information provided by the donor and interpretations of what was found in the records.

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Sydney Town Hall clock tower, George Street Sydney, circa 1920-1930s