Tuesday, 11 March 2014

Sussex Street, Shelbourne Hotel

The Shelbourne Hotel is located on the corner of Sussex Street and Market Street, beside the Darling Park Footbridge. This heritage listed building was built in 1902 from a design by Wilson, Neave and Berry. It is an elaborate example of commercial Federation architecture, in a modified American Romanesque style.
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17 comments:

  1. AnonymousTuesday, 11 March 2014 at 00:02:00 GMT+11

    What a wonderful building and as a very occasional visitor to Sydney, I have never noticed it.

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  2. MersadTuesday, 11 March 2014 at 06:38:00 GMT+11

    It almost looks like a miniature building. It's really lovely, and the shot is super!

    Mersad
    Mersad Donko Photography

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    1. JimTuesday, 11 March 2014 at 07:48:00 GMT+11

      I think that's the illusion you get from being able to photograph it from that angle on the footbridge.

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  3. eileeninmdTuesday, 11 March 2014 at 08:00:00 GMT+11

    It looks small compared to the other buildings nearby.. It is a pretty hotel!

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  4. AnonymousTuesday, 11 March 2014 at 08:32:00 GMT+11

    I like neo-renaissance anytime - except the top does not fit (my humble opinion) - colors are attractive and warm:)

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  5. Sylvia KTuesday, 11 March 2014 at 08:37:00 GMT+11

    Lovely, old hotel and it does look small in comparison to the other buildings!! My kind of building!! Wonderful shot for the day, Jim, as always!! Have a great week!!

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  6. HelsTuesday, 11 March 2014 at 09:08:00 GMT+11

    Great building. I always think of Federation architecture as a domestic style, but perhaps we should be thinking about commercial Federation architecture in a more specific way. Spot on!

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  7. carol l mckennaTuesday, 11 March 2014 at 09:14:00 GMT+11

    Shelburne is quite impressive ~ great shot for OWT ~ thanks, ^_^

    artmusedog and carol

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  8. Andrea @ From The SolTuesday, 11 March 2014 at 09:54:00 GMT+11

    Wow, an antique and in mint condition. I assume Sydney takes pride in maintaining their treasures. Beautiful picture, Jim

    Andrea @ From The Sol

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  9. Photo CacheTuesday, 11 March 2014 at 11:04:00 GMT+11

    very pleasing to the eyes. makes me curious as the what the interiors look like.

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  10. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiTuesday, 11 March 2014 at 13:39:00 GMT+11

    Gorgeous hotel!

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  11. AnonymousTuesday, 11 March 2014 at 13:49:00 GMT+11

    Wow! What an amazing building!

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  12. JoeTuesday, 11 March 2014 at 16:16:00 GMT+11

    I wonder what the architects of this building would think of today's architecture Jim.

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  13. PeterTuesday, 11 March 2014 at 17:18:00 GMT+11

    I learn so much from your posts, thanks. (It also makes me feel a bit slack)

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  14. CloudiaTuesday, 11 March 2014 at 17:39:00 GMT+11

    Reminds me of Murphy's in Honolulu:
    http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g60982-d434104-Reviews-Murphy_s_Bar_Grill-Honolulu_Oahu_Hawaii.html


    ALOHA from Honolulu
    Comfort Spiral

    =^..^= <3

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  15. ArijaTuesday, 11 March 2014 at 21:43:00 GMT+11

    This brought up my memories of Sydney in the early fifties. Thanks.

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  16. Magical Mystical TeacherWednesday, 12 March 2014 at 23:44:00 GMT+11

    Someday you should compile a book of your photographic record of Sydney.

    Red Corn

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