Tuesday 1 December 2015

The Rocks, shops (Theme Day: Shop Window)

These heritage listed shops and residences are located along George Street at The Rocks. They were designed in the Victorian Free Classical architectural style and built in 1882 for Thomas Playfair, a prominent butcher, ship's providore and politician. They now contain two boutiques and a bakery cafe.
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21 comments:

  1. Such nice old buildings. I'd head for the Baker's Oven.

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  2. Why shouldn't shops be included in the city's heritage list? The architecture was specifically designed for the shops' purpose, the space was well laid out and the shops were popular with the ordinary population in the area. Keep protecting those lovely shops.

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  3. A beautiful building. I'm happy to see they keep it so well.

    Irene

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  4. Just that name 'Baker's oven' draws you in for a closer look.

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  5. Ah, lovely old buildings indeed and it is wonderful to see them so well kept! Great shot for the day, Jim, as always!! Have a great week!!

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  6. Reminds me of Honolulu



    Warm ALOHA,
    ComfortSpiral

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  7. Nice spot! Just wish they would build more like this.

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  8. Nice designs. They have preserved it well and I hope business will thrive. Baker's oven looks like a nice place to relax over a cuppa.

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  9. Reminiscent of another era and so good to see shops sheltered by that large verandah.

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  10. it's a beautiful old building and i love a place that you can sit outside!

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  11. Look at those Paladin windows! Love this image of a neatly fitted facade into the urban landscape.

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  12. I can remember buildings like this when I visited OZ. Love the architecture.

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  13. Very nice! I especially like those second floor windows.

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  14. Beautiful building! It has been nicely maintained.

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  15. What classic old architecture. They're beautiful.

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  16. ThexBakers Oven looks a wee bit tempting Joe :) How nice to work in these lovely old heritage buildings.

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  17. A very long time since I visited this area. It used to have wonderful restaurants, does it still?

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    1. Mo, yes there are some wonderful restaurants here and great pubs too.

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