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Print - Streetscape with building targeted for demolition, Liverpool Street Sydney, 1923

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Unique IDA-00037207SeriesDemolition Books - Albums and Prints, 1900-1949Date31st October 1923Date qualifierexactFormatPhotograph - PrintDescriptionView of buildings from 185 to 191 Liverpool Street Sydney. The building at the far left is Australia House which contained several businesses, many of which have signs visible including: Lispon Footwear (in the window), Herman Solomon hairdresser, Walter Pittar dentist, Bella Perman dancing studios, and Mrs Clarke costumiere. The Australian Picture Palace, which at this time was located at 195 to 197 Liverpool Street, is advertised on the side of the building. The building at 185 to 189 Liverpool Street on the corner of Commonwealth Street was the home of the Young Women's Christian Association is in the process of being demolished. Planks of wood are stacked vertically against the front of the building along with other building materials including doors, cornices and fireplace overmantels. On the right is a discarded relocation sign for YWCA and G L Cooper auction sale notice. Advertising for performances have been added to the sandstone fence posts at the footpath edge including The O'Brien Girl, Pacific, Foolish Wives. Liverpool Street sign is on upper right side of the building. LanguageNo linguistic content - Not applicable (zxx)Author/creatorPhotographer: Milton KentPublisherCity of Sydney

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Born digital itemNo

Numbering & quantity

Volume number11

Characteristics

Colour depthGrayscaleImage aspectLandscape

Address

Street number185-189Street nameLiverpoolStreet typeStreetSuburbSydneyPostcode2000StateNew South WalesCountryAustralia

Access

Public access statusRestricted original (digital copy available)

Identification

Source system ID001\001289Alternative ID51/1065

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 - PrintsOrganisationSydney City CouncilBoxCSA029101Related ItemsAlbum - Demolition Books - Volume 11 - Condemnations and demolitions, 1922-1924

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Print - Streetscape with building targeted for demolition, Liverpool Street Sydney, 1923