Double Bay, council chambers
This historic building is the headquarters for Woollahra Municipal Council, located on New South Head Road, in the eastern suburb of Double Bay. This building was Redleaf, a Victorian Italianate mansion overlooking Sydney Harbour, designed by the architect George Allen Mansfield and completed in 1863. It became the local government council chambers in 1947. The adjoining Redleaf Pool is named after the mansion.
Interesting history in the use of this building Jim. Beautiful capture of the architecture.
ReplyDeleteRedleaf is an amazing building, both in its Italianate design and its great location overlooking the harbour. They certainly knew what they were doing in 1863!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely building. We have similar style architecture in some of the homes in our area. Very nice. Stately.
ReplyDeleteIt's a lovely looking building, so much nicer than our local city hall, a real 1970's monstrosity...
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Beautiful old building Jim, that's rather a modern pair of benches out front!
ReplyDeletePerthDailyPhoto, those are actually skylights and vents for the underground car park that has been built more recently but their clever design has them doubling up as benches.
ReplyDeleteA grand building which has proudly walked through time with elegance! Delightful shadowy verandah in contrast with the upper levels of the building!
ReplyDeleteThe words that come to mind Jim are sturdy and stately -hopefully the decisions made in these elegant surrounds are all of the wise variety.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely capture, and interesting background on the architecture.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful well built mansion, thanks for the explanation of the ventsand skylights.
ReplyDeleteThe shadows within the windows beckon me...
ReplyDeleteA SHADOW THE SIZE OF THE SUN
If I had a shadow the size of the sun,
I’m not sure how fast I’d be able to run,
Or if I could flee from its ravenous jaws,
While keeping away from its razor-sharp claws!
© 2012 by Magical Mystical Teacher
Shadows here and there
Fantastic old building, with wonderful shadows.
ReplyDeleteGreat shot Jim, of course 'Double Pay' would have a grand council chamber like this!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful building and interesting history and gorgeous blue skies! You manage to capture it all, Jim, every week and I love it!! Hope you've had a great weekend!
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Beautiful historic building. Stately.
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting post filled with so many interesting facts and shadows.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beauty.
ReplyDeleteShadow Shot at my page. Have a blessed Sunday!
Is that a Vespa by the front door?
ReplyDeleteJoe, there are often Vespas and other motorbikes parked around there when people are visiting the nearby pool.
ReplyDeleteA lovely old building . Quite surprised at its use.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful building!
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat, old building... A beautiful picture with historical framing :-)
ReplyDeleteHugs, Antonella :-)
P.S. I am also participating in SSS2, and I've created a free printable / digi with the shadow quote this week...
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Oops, I live so close and yet I have never been inside this building.
ReplyDeleteThis building looks impressive. Many modern council chambers aren't as attractive as this one.
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