Tuesday, 23 February 2016

Newtown, shops

These heritage listed buildings are located on the corner of King Street and Whateley Street, in the inner city suburb of Newtown. The three-storey C. Whatley commercial building was built in 1887 in the Victorian Free Classical architectural style. It now houses a Vietnamese restaurant and a travel agent. The two-storey former Government Savings Bank of New South Wales is a representative example of a Federation Free architectural style commercial building. It now houses a liquor shop.
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11 comments:

  1. The Travelling LindfieldsTuesday, 23 February 2016 at 07:40:00 GMT+11

    You have made me think I should take a trip to Newtown. It looks so much more interesting in your photos than when I'm driving through it, stuck in traffic.

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    1. JimTuesday, 23 February 2016 at 08:38:00 GMT+11

      Lyn, sometimes we have to pause and take in our surroundings that we might take for granted in our busy everyday lives.

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  2. William KendallTuesday, 23 February 2016 at 08:02:00 GMT+11

    The architectural style is appealing!

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  3. carol l mckennaTuesday, 23 February 2016 at 10:31:00 GMT+11

    Fascinating buildings and wonderful photos!

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  4. HelsTuesday, 23 February 2016 at 12:32:00 GMT+11

    I prefer the Federation Free style over the Victorian Free Classical style because the former looks Australian to my eyes. But I am so glad both are heritage protected.

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  5. Sallie (FullTime-Life)Tuesday, 23 February 2016 at 22:38:00 GMT+11

    Nice cityscapes

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  6. AnonymousWednesday, 24 February 2016 at 06:28:00 GMT+11

    wonderful.

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  7. NCSueWednesday, 24 February 2016 at 11:04:00 GMT+11

    So often modern architecture lacks some of the classic touches that make historic buildings like this so special.
    Nice shot.
    Thanks for sharing at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2016/02/every-10-minutes-someone-in-us-dies-of.html

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  8. betty-NZWednesday, 24 February 2016 at 11:41:00 GMT+11

    I love the architecture and am glad that it's appreciated and protected.

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  9. RuthWednesday, 24 February 2016 at 11:45:00 GMT+11

    Nice details! Would like to see these building from up close.

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  10. AnonymousThursday, 25 February 2016 at 11:09:00 GMT+11

    I absolutely love old architecture. The details are so beautiful.

    Lisa @ Life Thru the Lens

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