chlostar
Bathurst st Sydney early 1900's
This photograph was taken from George Street, Sydney and looks up Bathurst Street. At the very end, where it joins Elizabeth Street and Hyde Park, the single most obvious feature of the photograph can still be seen today.
This is the obelisk was erected in 1857 and unveiled by Mayor George Thornton. This architectural feature is a clear indication of the Victorian craze culture for all things Egyptian post the decipherment of hieroglyphs in 1822, even in far off Australia
students, be aware of what lies in the streets. What transport is being used? look at the style of the buildings?
what do you think would have been the main commodities beind sold?
www.powerhousemuseum.com/insidethecollection/2012/06/cleo...
Bathurst st Sydney early 1900's
This photograph was taken from George Street, Sydney and looks up Bathurst Street. At the very end, where it joins Elizabeth Street and Hyde Park, the single most obvious feature of the photograph can still be seen today.
This is the obelisk was erected in 1857 and unveiled by Mayor George Thornton. This architectural feature is a clear indication of the Victorian craze culture for all things Egyptian post the decipherment of hieroglyphs in 1822, even in far off Australia
students, be aware of what lies in the streets. What transport is being used? look at the style of the buildings?
what do you think would have been the main commodities beind sold?
www.powerhousemuseum.com/insidethecollection/2012/06/cleo...