Thursday, 3 November 2011

Sydenham, substation

This electricity substation No.43 is located along Unwins Bridge Road, in the inner west suburb of Sydneham. This heritage listed building was built in 1913 in the Federation Arts and Crafts architectural style, with Art Nouveau elements such as the style of lettering. Even power sub-stations were beautifully designed back then. The Municipal Council of Sydney logo, “MCS”, appears on the facade along with identification number “No 43” and the words "Electricity Sub-station" in relief, above the main doorway. An "Electricity Australia" sign and warning signs have been attached to the wall and roller shutter door.
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26 comments:

  1. Pierre BOYERThursday, 3 November 2011 at 00:06:00 GMT+11

    J'aime beaucoup cette architecture...

    Pierre

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  2. My name is RietThursday, 3 November 2011 at 01:34:00 GMT+11

    I thought it would be old. I like that style.

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  3. Dave DorseyThursday, 3 November 2011 at 02:13:00 GMT+11

    Old is style. :)

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  4. CarlettaThursday, 3 November 2011 at 04:39:00 GMT+11

    The Art Nouveau look captured my attention right away.
    Love shot of this wonderful architecture!

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  5. CarolaThursday, 3 November 2011 at 08:26:00 GMT+11

    Nice find.

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  6. genieThursday, 3 November 2011 at 10:14:00 GMT+11

    What a wonderful piece of architecture...so vintage and so pretty in its simplicity. The new and modern are nice, but I am drawn to the simplistic old. genie

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  7. JOThursday, 3 November 2011 at 10:18:00 GMT+11

    I love old buildings... it brings out the history of a place!

    Thanks for visiting my blog!

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  8. LindaThursday, 3 November 2011 at 10:38:00 GMT+11

    simply wonderful!!! :)

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  9. PatThursday, 3 November 2011 at 11:58:00 GMT+11

    I like the large letters above the windows.

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  10. LindyThursday, 3 November 2011 at 12:06:00 GMT+11

    Quite an attractive, historic building.

    Thanks for your visit and comment on my sign. =)

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  11. Martha ZThursday, 3 November 2011 at 13:05:00 GMT+11

    I like the logo at the top. My spouse, who worked in the power industry, said that some of those old stations were hazardous for the operator.

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  12. Kim, USAThursday, 3 November 2011 at 13:17:00 GMT+11

    Beautiful architecture. Thanks for sharing.

    Signs,Signs

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  13. diane bThursday, 3 November 2011 at 18:10:00 GMT+11

    It doesn't do much for me. I wouldn't like it next to my house. But an interesting sign shot.

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  14. JoeThursday, 3 November 2011 at 18:59:00 GMT+11

    Isn't that logo terrific considering it is an electricity sub station.

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  15. FranciscaThursday, 3 November 2011 at 23:05:00 GMT+11

    I like the art nouveau font... cool!

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  16. RuthFriday, 4 November 2011 at 12:58:00 GMT+11

    I love old style architecture.

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  17. Yogi♪♪♪Friday, 4 November 2011 at 13:32:00 GMT+11

    Very interesting.

    You are all over the place with your camera and research finding interesting sights.

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  18. Spare Parts and PicsFriday, 4 November 2011 at 13:36:00 GMT+11

    Interesting how it's brick on the bottom half. Nice historic shot.

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  19. AnimorFriday, 4 November 2011 at 13:43:00 GMT+11

    Beautiful shot.

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  20. Sylvia KFriday, 4 November 2011 at 13:51:00 GMT+11

    Interesting old building! Most of them are so much more interesting than the new ones! And it's great against your lovely skies! Hope you have good weekend, Jim!

    Sylvia

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  21. Cafe au laitFriday, 4 November 2011 at 13:55:00 GMT+11

    Beautiful old building.

    My entry is here.

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  22. MaantajFriday, 4 November 2011 at 17:33:00 GMT+11

    Nice shot.

    Thanks for visiting my site. :)

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  23. MarkFriday, 4 November 2011 at 19:10:00 GMT+11

    I love a good Art Nouveau Sub Station, this is a beauty!

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  24. lotusleafFriday, 4 November 2011 at 21:37:00 GMT+11

    This picture brings back childhood memories to me. As my father was an electrical engineer, we always lived near hydro electric stations in India. The buildings and the lettering were of the same style!

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  25. IndraniSaturday, 5 November 2011 at 02:10:00 GMT+11

    Great shot.

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  26. Mell WilsonSunday, 19 February 2012 at 23:39:00 GMT+11

    Good info, sweetie! Keep it up! Mell Wilson

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