This small square (above) located at Towns Place in the inner city suburb of Millers Point sits between two new apartment developments. Towns Place at Walsh Bay was once the site of Robert Towns’s whaling and trading empire. The sandstone wall of the original bond store c.1860 was rebuilt in 2006 using stone salvaged from the cellar level wall uncovered during excavations for these new blocks of flats. Stone blocks from the old warehouse have also been formed into benches in the square, along the length of the wall (below).
such a nicely renovated area isn't it. did you check out Fratelli Fresh/Cafe Sopra down the road for some yummy food? :-)
ReplyDeleteNice photos, and very different from the norwegian landscape I'm used to.
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Berit.
Nice apartment buildings -- I am glad they salvaged some of the old stones and I like what they've done with them. I always hate to see so much of our history destroyed to make room for new buildings. Guess that's just part of the price. Have a great week!
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beautiful !
ReplyDeletethese two genera are very well together! is very surprising!
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Buona giornata.
Great use of stone. Creates a very nice effect.
ReplyDeleteGood to see the old stone have been put to good use.
ReplyDeleteI just had a look around there with street map viewer. Very nice location.
ReplyDeleteSo clean - missed the people too - well done
ReplyDeleteSimon, I've noticed the Fratelli Fresh/Cafe Sopra but haven't been inside. Next time, I will.
ReplyDeleteThe square looks quite nice. The stone walls add something special to it.
ReplyDeleteOne can only be amazed by such a place where something alike is possible. Please have a good Tuesday.
ReplyDeletenice photos. looks very clean in that neighborhood.
ReplyDeleteGood use of recycled stone!The place looks so neat and friendly.
ReplyDeleteIt looks a bit soul-less in comparison with the next door Millers Point, Jim. I think there is a different socio-economic class somehow ...
ReplyDeleteI think you're right Julie. The older parts of Millers Point might be gritty but they do have more character. These new developments look flash but sometimes feel a bit clinical.
ReplyDeletea wonderful area: I could spend some time there, sipping a coffee or something :)
ReplyDeletethe old stone wall is beautiful, it adds character to this building.
ReplyDeleteNice renovated area. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat in interesting history. I'm also glad they made use of the original stones to preserve what's left of it. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat that they are keeping the old stones on the site.
ReplyDeleteThe benches are just great! Very cool reusing.
ReplyDeleteInteresting post. I like those benches so much.
ReplyDeleteLovely benches...Benches are one of my favorite capture too.
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