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Print - Martin Place American fleet decorations in Sydney, 1908

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Unique IDA-00036338SeriesDemolition Books - Albums and Prints, 1900-1949DateBetween 1st January 1908 and 31st December 1908Date qualifieryear onlyFormatPhotograph - PrintNavigationSee Related Items for the Glass Plate Negative of this image.DescriptionBunting and streamers hang between arches specially prepared for the visit of the American Fleet 20 Aug 1908. An obelisk on the right has a gold American eagle on top and others sitting on orbs towards the base, around which a crowd is gathered. A row of hansom cabs await guests under the bunting and in centre foreground a policeman directs traffic, standing on a tram line in the wood-blocked roadway. Building on the left is the General Post Office (GPO).LanguageNo linguistic content - Not applicable (zxx)Author/creatorCity of SydneyPublisherCity of Sydney

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Address

Street nameMartinStreet typePlaceSuburbSydneyPostcode2000StateNew South WalesCountryAustralia

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Public access statusRestricted original (digital copy available)

Identification

Source system ID000\000223Alternative ID51/223

Data quality

Authenticity & integrityThis is an original print 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 - PrintsMartin PlaceOrganisationSydney City CouncilBoxCSA045381Related ItemsA-01000318 Glass Negative - Martin Place American fleet decorations in Sydney, 1908Album - Demolition Books - Volume 3 - Condemnations and demolitions, circa 1908

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Print - Martin Place American fleet decorations in Sydney, 1908