Chippendale, flats
The "Strickland Building" is a residential flats and retail building on the corner of Meagher Street and Balfour Street, in the inner city suburb of Chippendale. It is typical of the older style of flats seen in Chippendale. Most of the older residential buildings were restricted to three levels. A former corner shop on the ground floor of this building has been converted into an art gallery. It was designed by R. M. Broderick and built in the early 1900s in the Federation Arts and Crafts architectural style.
Those look like nice apartments to call home. I've just been catching up and enjoying your wonderful views of your city.
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ReplyDeleteI like the left photo - trees in front, stairs in front, balcony with plant... it has a very lived-in feel... E
Very interesting architectural look, a different world for me :)
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Beautiful buildings especially the left one.
ReplyDeleteLovely apartments! Looks like a lovely place to live! Have a good week!
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Chippendale looks like a charming place! I love the harbor bridge shots too from a few days ago...
ReplyDeleteThanks for showcasing these. The architecture of a city is a tangible memory of its past.
ReplyDeleteThis is one of the best photos of your city, I like this place very much, although I can not say if it is because of the architecture or the nice day light.
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Nice photos. Are the flats still comfortable to live in?
ReplyDeleteJossie, this area has gone through gentrification in recent years and a lot of these older flats have been restored and renovated. Being so close to the city, they are very popular with people who live an urban lifestyle.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a lovely place to stay. I liked the architecture too.
ReplyDeleteJ Bar: That truck right up against the building is so neat.
ReplyDeleteFishing Guy, that's great. It amazes me sometimes what people like to see or find interesting in photos. I actually was frustrated when the truck driver parked his truck there just as I was about to take that snap but you liked it being there. I'm sometimes unsure about whether people would appreciate photos of simpler subjects like a residential building so am quite surprised when these sorts of posts gather quite a few comments.
ReplyDeleteNice, attractive buildings! Thanks for the visit!
ReplyDeleteI'm always amazed with your photos - showcasing sydney and sorrounds that most tourist would have not been to. :)
ReplyDeleteLooks like they have been well kept and would be a nice place to live!
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It is very exciting to see Australia. It looks like a very homey place and beautiful too. My daughter in law's sister has moved there for a year and loves it. I don't think she will ever move back to the US.
ReplyDeleteit's nice to know that these are still in good use.
ReplyDeleteI like the architecture of the flat on the left than the one on the right. Better looking than those I've seen in some eastern suburban flats. You're quite a city traveller Jim to be able to take all these magnificent pictures you shared with us. :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful buildings
ReplyDeleteintreesting deesign of the houses,
ReplyDeleteThose are pretty cool looking buildings. I wonder what they look like inside. You never fail to impress me with the varied sights of Sydney and its suburbs. I love the name "Chippendale!"
ReplyDeleteThe building with the domes looks amazing and the rain really made the garden thrive.
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