Sunday, 9 January 2011

Dawes Point, sentry box

This view of the Sydney Opera House and part of the Sydney Harbour Bridge is from the Dawes Point wharf. The cylindrical sandstone structure with the copper dome is a sentry box to observe the foreshore area for defensive purposes, with the Dawes Point Battery located nearby. An inscription on the ground reads 'c.1880 reconstructed 2008'.
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26 comments:

  1. Luis GomezSunday, 9 January 2011 at 06:18:00 GMT+11

    Excellent J! Great colors and wonderful image.

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  2. Leif HagenSunday, 9 January 2011 at 06:55:00 GMT+11

    You've got a photo loaded with two fantastic elements! Lovely view!

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  3. JulieSunday, 9 January 2011 at 07:20:00 GMT+11

    Sally and I went on a massive mystery hunt to try to identify this structure, too, Jim. I found old images of where it stood as part of the old MSB lockout of the Walsh Bay port area before the plague reconstuction of that part of town. But nothing absolutely definitive. It is very nice now, though.

    We are all 'doing' the coat-hanger today.

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    1. JimWednesday, 20 September 2017 at 23:15:00 GMT+10

      I've finally found some information about this, Julie. It's a Sentry Box and I've added some information about it to the post.

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  4. PeterSunday, 9 January 2011 at 08:28:00 GMT+11

    Like the incorporation of the sandstone structure into this.

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  5. JimSunday, 9 January 2011 at 10:38:00 GMT+11

    Thanks, Julie. I searched high and low on the internet and couldn't find a thing. I was wondering if it might have been the guard house for the Dawes Point Battery which was demolished to build the bridge.

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  6. genieSunday, 9 January 2011 at 11:08:00 GMT+11

    It is always interesting to learn a bit of history while viewing a fabulous photograph. The sandstone piling with the Opera House to the rear makes for a really neat shot. Great job!

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  7. paulSunday, 9 January 2011 at 11:48:00 GMT+11

    That's a gorgeous image. Isn't there a similar structure on the opposite side at Milsons Point? (Going by fading memory, having spent a large part of Australia day on the lawns under the bridge a few years ago).

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  8. AnnSunday, 9 January 2011 at 12:09:00 GMT+11

    I like this view, you can get some interesting compositions from around there.

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  9. HelsSunday, 9 January 2011 at 12:46:00 GMT+11

    Are there no legal documents in the Planning Dept (or whatever was relevant back in 1880), asking for Dawes Point to be approved? I wonder what the good burghers of Sydney had in mind.

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  10. EG CameraGirlSunday, 9 January 2011 at 12:48:00 GMT+11

    Whatever it is it makes a great addition to the photo.

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  11. VioletSkySunday, 9 January 2011 at 13:03:00 GMT+11

    it is a cute wee building, whatever its use.

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  12. Chattahoochee Valley DailySunday, 9 January 2011 at 13:09:00 GMT+11

    Great shot.

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  13. AnonymousSunday, 9 January 2011 at 13:23:00 GMT+11

    As if time hasn't passed. A wonderful picture ! Please have a good Sunday.

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  14. SignerSunday, 9 January 2011 at 13:29:00 GMT+11

    I am Australian and I also know nothing about the structure. Funny how we live in a place but don't always notice what goes on in our own back yard.

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  15. UnknownSunday, 9 January 2011 at 14:26:00 GMT+11

    Nice....Ok, I'll post one of the bridge too!

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  16. UnknownSunday, 9 January 2011 at 14:53:00 GMT+11

    a gorgeous view of the Opera House. great composition.

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  17. JimSunday, 9 January 2011 at 17:48:00 GMT+11

    Paul, I'll have to check out Milsons Point and see if I can find another one there.

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  18. Let's Talk Over a Cup of CoffeeSunday, 9 January 2011 at 17:53:00 GMT+11

    Amazing view indeed!

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  19. FranciscaMonday, 10 January 2011 at 01:43:00 GMT+11

    I like this, too.

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  20. Martha ZMonday, 10 January 2011 at 03:34:00 GMT+11

    I think this is the most creative shot of the Opera House I have seen. I do enjoy your many views of your city and of summer down under.

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  21. JackMonday, 10 January 2011 at 04:04:00 GMT+11

    I have seen the Opera House in person and in many photos, but this is a new perspective for me. I like it. Nice!

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  22. cieldequimperMonday, 10 January 2011 at 07:11:00 GMT+11

    What a grand, saturated photo, so many shapes, materials and textures. Just wonderful.

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  23. Louis la VacheTuesday, 11 January 2011 at 04:04:00 GMT+11

    A unique perspective for Sunday Bridges, J-Bar.

    «Louis» thanks you for encouraging Julie to join the meme!

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  24. JimTuesday, 11 January 2011 at 08:16:00 GMT+11

    No worries, Louis.

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  25. LinneaTuesday, 11 January 2011 at 11:12:00 GMT+11

    I love the architectural contrasts in this! Unique! Thanks for visiting my SS.

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