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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 from Block A building, George Street Sydney, 1932

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Unique IDA-00025759SeriesAdam Forrest Grant Urban CollectionDateBetween 1st January 1932 and 31st December 1932Date qualifiercircaFormatPhotograph - NegativeDescriptionNorth easterly view from Block A building across the roof top of the Sydney Town Hall. It was designed in 1868 by architect JH Wilson in the High Victorian style and constructed of Pyrmont sandstone. Block A contained Council administrative offices and the Electricity Departments showroom and is now demolished. To the left is the Murdoch's building at 2-16 Park Street. Photographer is Adam Forrest Grant, engineer and one of the founding members of the Australian Photographic Society. Donated by his 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\061513Alternative IDSRC19434

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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 from Block A building, George Street Sydney, 1932