Tuesday, 22 May 2018

Sydney Olympic Park, Abattoir Heritage Precinct

Abattoir Heritage Precinct is bounded by Herb Elliott Avenue, Showground Road and Dawn Fraser Avenue, at Sydney Olympic Park, in the western suburb of Homebush Bay. This building was originally the administration block for the State Abattoirs, designed by Walter Liberty Vernon and built in 1915 in the Federation architectural style. The buildings were redeveloped for the Sydney 2000 Olympic and Paralympic Games for use by the Sydney Olympic Park Authority. They are now used for sporting administration offices, visitor information and a café. Maiden Gardens, named after botanist and public servant Joseph Henry Maiden, is a Federation style garden.
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15 comments:

  1. Yogi♪♪♪Tuesday, 22 May 2018 at 03:30:00 GMT+10

    I love seeing handsome older buildings repurposed.

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  2. carol l mckennaTuesday, 22 May 2018 at 08:07:00 GMT+10

    Lovely blue and sky and fascinating building ~ glad it was restored ~

    Happy Day to you,
    C & Z

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  3. rupam sarmaTuesday, 22 May 2018 at 12:38:00 GMT+10

    Beautiful. Nice to read.

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  4. Photo CacheTuesday, 22 May 2018 at 14:22:00 GMT+10

    Look how blue the sky was when you took this photo.

    Worth a Thousand Words

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  5. JoyfulTuesday, 22 May 2018 at 18:36:00 GMT+10

    Lovely colour in your photo. I love autumn.

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  6. Lady FiTuesday, 22 May 2018 at 20:23:00 GMT+10

    Lovely brickwork.

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  7. TomTuesday, 22 May 2018 at 21:08:00 GMT+10

    ...a handsome building, thanks for sharing.

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  8. Thomas LeeTuesday, 22 May 2018 at 23:54:00 GMT+10

    A beautiful row of chimneys

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  9. Jill FoleyWednesday, 23 May 2018 at 00:28:00 GMT+10

    that blue sky....

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  10. William KendallWednesday, 23 May 2018 at 01:44:00 GMT+10

    A good new use for the structure.

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  11. Kay L. DaviesWednesday, 23 May 2018 at 03:02:00 GMT+10

    Okay, Jim, you got me on this one. The first word I saw when I clicked here was "abattoir" and I was less than thrilled. However, I read on, and I always find it interesting to know how old buildings are repurposed. This one seems to have led several lives, each progressively less icky, ending in a cafe! I really admire your instinct for interesting buildings.
    Kay
    An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

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    1. JimWednesday, 23 May 2018 at 03:24:00 GMT+10

      Thanks, Kay. I have a fascination for them, especially the older ones.

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  12. Powell River BooksWednesday, 23 May 2018 at 04:22:00 GMT+10

    Good to see a beautiful building is getting a new life and being preserved. Many lovely old structures are bulldozed in the name of progress. - Margy

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  13. Peabea ScribblesThursday, 24 May 2018 at 09:51:00 GMT+10

    In my hometown, there are so many lovely buildings with history that are just abandoned. Glad this lovely one lives on. Great photo of your building and thanks for sharing at Pictorial Tuesday.

    Peabea from Peabea Scribbles

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