Sydney Sandstone has a beautiful golden honey hue. It is a beautiful building material.The Museum of Sydney was built in 1993 on the site of the first Government House. The foundations of the 1788 building are preserved under the forecourt. The "viewing cube" in the top left corner provides glimpses (much compromised and almost impossible to photograph successfully - not least because of the glare from the glass....believe me I have tried!) of the harbour. I believe it is the most modern building made from sandstone in Sydney.
The building across the road to the side of the photo houses the Industrial Relations Commission and courts and the offices of the Governor of NSW. Originally it was the Colonial Secretary's Building and was constructed 1873-1880, at the height of Sydney's sandstone building boom.
You know - I have never been to the Museum of Sydney. Must rectify that over the next few weeks. So, where did they get the sandstone from to build this 1993 building?
ReplyDeleteJulie, I don't know - but here's a fascinating article!
ReplyDeletehttp://www.bt.com.bn/en/focus/2008/01/16/sydneys_golden_past_crumbles_as_stone_supplies_turn_scarce
....Glasgow by the Pacific ;-) (Facts duly noted).
ReplyDeleteI really like the two examples of sandstone architecture that you show here, old and new.
ReplyDeleteI guess you'd be standing right where the tall memory poles (or whatever they are called) are.
Yesterday's Argyle cut was excellent too. It show how the stone turns grey at it is exposed to weather...
ReplyDeleteSally, that link to the Brunei Times drew up an empty content page - plenty of adverts etc but no story just empty space!
ReplyDeleteThat was wonderful. When I come to Sydney, you are SO my tour guide.
ReplyDeleteThat was wonderful. When I come to Sydney, you are SO my tour guide.
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