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Newscutting - Aerial view of demolition work for extension of Martin Place Sydney, 1933

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Unique IDA-00038798SeriesDemolition Books - Albums and Prints, 1900-1949DateBetween 1st June 1933 and 30th June 1933Date qualifiermonth & year onlyFormatPhotograph - PrintDescriptionNewspaper cutting featuring an aerial view taken from Wentworth Court showing demolition for the extension of Martin Place to Macquarie Street. Large building on the right is the Government Savings Bank of NSW. The Rural Bank is at 48-56 Martin Place with Castlereagh Street crossing Martin Place on the far side of the building.
Martin Place was originally Martin Lane and ran from George Street to Pitt Street until widened in 1892 and became Martin Place. From Pitt Street to Castlereagh Street it was originally Moore Street and was renamed Martin Place in 1921. Properties to be demolished are 25-37 and 28-32 Castlereagh Street, 35-45 and 38-60 Elizabeth Street, 135-147 and 154-162 Phillips Street and 205-219 Macquarie Street.LanguageNo linguistic content - Not applicable (zxx)Author/creatorPhotographer: Milton KentPublisherCity of Sydney

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Volume number27

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Address

Street nameMartinStreet typePlaceSuburbSydneyPostcode2000StateNew South WalesCountryAustralia

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Public access statusRestricted original (digital copy available)Public access noteThe photographer retains copyright in this work. Contact the City Archives to arrange permission for publishing or commercial use. Please acknowledge the photographer when using this image: Photographer: Milton Kent, courtesy City of Sydney Archives.

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Source system ID002\002884Alternative ID51/2661

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 CouncilBoxCSA045391Related ItemsAlbum - Demolition Books - Volume 27 - Resumptions, 1910-1937

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Newscutting - Aerial view of demolition work for extension of Martin Place Sydney, 1933