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AMP Chambers demolition for Australia Square, Pitt Street Sydney, 1962

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Unique IDA-00045725SeriesCity Engineer's Photographic Negatives, 1953-1975Date13th September 1962Date qualifierexactFormatPhotograph - NegativeDescriptionLooking north on Pitt Street, past a damaged crane on the left, on the site of the AMP Chambers, which is being demolished for the construction of the Australia Square project. Beyond the safety boarding around the site is Bond Street with the Australia and New Zealand Bank Chambers on the far corner at 85 Pitt Street. A mobile crane was used to lift the damaged crane off the site. Two policeman in the centre are among the bystanders watching. Building at the upper left, which will also be demolished, is part of the AMP Chambers. Beyond the ANZ bank is FBL Insurance at Lloyds at 83 Pitt Street. At the far end of Pitt Street is the arch of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. This is a Lend Lease Development project being built by Civil and Civic.LanguageNo linguistic content - Not applicable (zxx)

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Public access statusRestricted original (digital copy available)Public access noteWhen using this image please acknowledge the City of Sydney Archives.

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Source system ID012\012739Alternative IDNSCA CRS 48/2739

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

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AMP Chambers demolition for Australia Square, Pitt Street Sydney, 1962