Wednesday, 25 May 2011

Woolloomooloo, Finger Wharf

The Woolloomooloo Finger Wharf on Wooloomooloo Bay is the largest timbered-piled building in the world. The wharf and warehouse on it were built in 1915 in the Edwardian architectural style and remained part of a working port until the 1970s. The warehouse building was redeveloped in the 1990s into a hotel and apartments, with restaurants along the boardwalk and a marina beside the wharf.
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34 comments:

  1. DinaWednesday, 25 May 2011 at 00:14:00 GMT+10

    Impressive facts and photo.

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  2. Lily RianiWednesday, 25 May 2011 at 00:44:00 GMT+10

    i dreamed that my country beach front hv similar but silly state govt doesnt know how to invest. sigh... this is cool & beautiful.

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  3. CarverWednesday, 25 May 2011 at 01:56:00 GMT+10

    Interesting post and a lovely view of the wharf.

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  4. AnonymousWednesday, 25 May 2011 at 06:03:00 GMT+10

    Nice picture

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  5. UnknownWednesday, 25 May 2011 at 07:28:00 GMT+10

    I love this kind of places and this one looks fantastic! Although not similar, the 'Waterfront' in Cape Town just crossed my mind.

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  6. fjällripanWednesday, 25 May 2011 at 08:13:00 GMT+10

    Oh thats a large building! Beautiful to!

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  7. JulieWednesday, 25 May 2011 at 08:21:00 GMT+10

    This is a lovely place for a weekend meander, Jim. The restaurants are lovely to sit at - until the bill arrives.

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  8. AnonymousWednesday, 25 May 2011 at 08:27:00 GMT+10

    Must be a great sound while walking upon the wood, spending time in a wise way.

    daily athens

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  9. JTG (Misalyn)Wednesday, 25 May 2011 at 09:41:00 GMT+10

    Must be a great place to walk and relax during the weekends.

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  10. MarkWednesday, 25 May 2011 at 09:48:00 GMT+10

    It is great spot and a favourite building but I miss the working harbour and dislike how it is really for the rich.

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  11. SquirrelQueenWednesday, 25 May 2011 at 10:03:00 GMT+10

    Great shot of the wharf, I would love to explore that area.

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  12. LindaWednesday, 25 May 2011 at 10:48:00 GMT+10

    Marvelous shots!!

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  13. wennWednesday, 25 May 2011 at 11:37:00 GMT+10

    wow, awesome place!

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  14. KarenWednesday, 25 May 2011 at 11:59:00 GMT+10

    Love the perspective of this shot. The building looks lovely without the huge yachts overshadowing the architecture.

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  15. Magical Mystical TeacherWednesday, 25 May 2011 at 12:30:00 GMT+10

    "Wooloomooloo." I love the name. It rolls off the tongue...like water!


    WATERY SATISFACTION

    Puddles of water and drops of dew—
    What does it take to satisfy you?
    A rushing river, a roiling sea—
    That’s what it takes to satisfy me!

    © 2011 by Magical Mystical Teacher


    Healing Pools

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  16. janakidiaryWednesday, 25 May 2011 at 12:35:00 GMT+10

    lovely shot :)

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  17. Living In Williamsburg VirginiaWednesday, 25 May 2011 at 13:00:00 GMT+10

    What a great place! Nice to know it wasn't destroyed when its original use was abandoned.

    Darryl and Ruth : )

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  18. Jane BennettWednesday, 25 May 2011 at 13:07:00 GMT+10

    Nice photo, brings back memories. I was "Artist in Residence" there during its redevelopment 1997-99, and painted the Tower Crane on that very spot. If you'd like to see the Fingerwharf before and during redevelopment I have a Fingerwharf/Walsh Bay Wharf page on my blog http://janebennettartist.blogspot.com/p/fingerwharves.html

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  19. Chubskulit RoseWednesday, 25 May 2011 at 13:11:00 GMT+10

    Looks so beautiful!

    Wishing Well

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  20. Travel With LuluWednesday, 25 May 2011 at 15:05:00 GMT+10

    Woolloomooloo - I have no idea how to pronounce it, but that has got to be the best word, ever.

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  21. LewWednesday, 25 May 2011 at 15:31:00 GMT+10

    It is great that they reused the old buildings!

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  22. Olive TreeWednesday, 25 May 2011 at 15:35:00 GMT+10

    I like your shot too. Thanks for stopping by. Happy Wednesday.

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  23. CookieWednesday, 25 May 2011 at 16:51:00 GMT+10

    Nice view!

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  24. diane bWednesday, 25 May 2011 at 17:09:00 GMT+10

    Wow that is interesting. The timber pile thingy. This place is on my bucket list. Every time we are in Sydney there is some reason why we can't make it.

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  25. JoeWednesday, 25 May 2011 at 17:43:00 GMT+10

    Love the depth in this post.

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  26. Joan ElizabethWednesday, 25 May 2011 at 20:35:00 GMT+10

    Ah yes, a great place to lunch on a warm sunny day provided the boss is paying the bill.

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  27. PunaWednesday, 25 May 2011 at 21:36:00 GMT+10

    Very neat! Thank you for the tour of Australia!

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  28. edenWednesday, 25 May 2011 at 22:24:00 GMT+10

    Very nice shot.

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  29. PerthDailyPhotoWednesday, 25 May 2011 at 22:28:00 GMT+10

    I remember going there when I was last in Sydney Jim, you've captured it perfectly.

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  30. AlanWednesday, 25 May 2011 at 22:32:00 GMT+10

    Lovely perspective, Jim.

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  31. C. JoyBell C.Thursday, 26 May 2011 at 15:49:00 GMT+10

    Woolloomooloo??????!!!!!!!! weeeeeehheeehheeehheeeeeeeee!!!!!!! What a fun word to say!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D :D :D :D

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  32. Rinkly RimesThursday, 26 May 2011 at 19:17:00 GMT+10

    There's a historic feel to both your shots. The buidlings in the first one look too authentic to be called 'Fake"!

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  33. Sallie (FullTime-Life)Friday, 27 May 2011 at 06:53:00 GMT+10

    Wow! I love that building and walk -- and history -- and the name Woolloomooloo! I want to live there ;>)

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  34. KevinFriday, 27 May 2011 at 16:13:00 GMT+10

    Interesting facts and history. Your photo makes me keen to visit the wharf.

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