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C1888
The Sussex-street Market, Sydney.
Artist:
Rare c.19th hand coloured engraving of the Corn Exchange Building soon after it was completed. The Corn Exchange building, built in 1887 was on the corner of Sussex and Market Streets, is the earliest remaining market building in Sydney. It … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
The Sussex-street Market, Sydney.
Date:
C1888
Artist:
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Hand coloured engraving.
Image Size:
120mm
x 80mm
Paper Size:
142mm
x 105mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1888
Description:
Rare c.19th hand coloured engraving of the Corn Exchange Building soon after it was completed.
The Corn Exchange building, built in 1887 was on the corner of Sussex and Market Streets, is the earliest remaining market building in Sydney. It was designed by the City Architect, George McRae. At the time of construction, the Corn Exchange stood at the eastern end of Pyrmont Bridge and adjacent to Market Wharf, giving it easy access for produce by road and by water.
References:
Bennett, Frank & Christopher, The Australian Town and Country Journal. Sydney. 1881.
Collections:
National Library Australia: Bib ID 41861
State Library New South Wales: 1870-1919 TN83A
State Library Victoria: RARENSL N.S.W. 1870-1919
