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Deconstruction of the GPO clock tower during World War 2, Martin Place Sydney, 1942

Description

Unique IDA-00051792SeriesCity Engineer's Photographs IIDateBetween 1st January 1942 and 31st December 1942Date qualifieryear onlyFormatPhotograph - PrintDescriptionMartin Place, Sydney. Early stage in removal of the General Post Office (GPA) clock tower in 1942 in preparation for World War 2. The building was Sydney's tallest tower before it was dismantled in 1942 for fear of it being targeted during World War 2. View taken from Wynyard Street. Bank of Australasia (left) & Bank of NSW (right) foreground.LanguageNo linguistic content - Not applicable (zxx)Author/creatorPhotographer: UnknownGeographic location^[1]

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Digitised recordYes

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Born digital itemNo

Characteristics

Colour depthGrayscaleDimensions6 x 6 cmImage aspectPortrait

Address

Street nameMartinStreet typePlaceSuburbSydneyPostcode2000StateNew South WalesCountryAustralia

Building Information

Extant buildingYesBuilding nameSydney General Post Office (GPO)

Access

Public access statusRestricted original (digital copy available)

Identification

Source system ID023\023716Alternative IDNSCA CRS 871/57 [a] 3

Data quality

Authenticity & integrityThis is an official record created by the Sydney Municipal Council. The record has been held in the Council’s custody and transferred between its systems, it has a high level of authenticity and data quality.

Relationships

CollectionGeneral Post Office (GPO)World War IIClocksOrganisationSydney City CouncilBoxCSA069626

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Deconstruction of the GPO clock tower during World War 2, Martin Place Sydney, 1942