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.

Tools

Full size thumbnail Fit to screen Fit to width Fit to height Rotate 90 degrees Zoom to 100%

NaN%

Show Text / Transcription Show keyword hits Highlight keywords Download Add to My Collection Contact us about this Suggest an edit to this item Citation for this item

Print - Martin Place American fleet decorations in Sydney, 1908

Description

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

Digitised

Digitised recordYes

Born digital

Born digital itemNo

Characteristics

Colour depthGrayscaleImage aspectLandscape

Address

Street nameMartinStreet typePlaceSuburbSydneyPostcode2000StateNew South WalesCountryAustralia

Access

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.

Relationships

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

OCR Text Transcription Edit Edit +-Close

Editing is temporarily disabled

Cancel Edit

Start typing here to find a location	Latitude	Longitude	Zoom	Actions

loading google map....

Save Cancel

Menu

Print - Martin Place American fleet decorations in Sydney, 1908

Editing is temporarily disabled

Search For