Looking across Union Square, on the corner of Harris Street and Miller Street, in the inner city suburb of Pyrmont. This is an old photo from 2015 because the former Commonwealth Bank branch here has since closed. The Pyrmont and Ultimo Great War Memorial was unveiled in 1922. It is a four-sided monument made of trachyte on a base of sandstone and is topped with a bronze statue of a female figure representing 'peace'.
What happened to the building when the bank branch closed? Is the area protected?
ReplyDeleteThe last time I was there it didn't have a new tenant yet. It's not heritage listed but the former post office on the left is.
DeleteI like the unusual shape of the memorial.
ReplyDeleteLooks elegantly with these flowers
ReplyDeleteI like the plantings around the memorial.
ReplyDeleteGreat post , Loved the pic
ReplyDeleteA nice shady square. Things are always changing. Bloggers tend to notice that more than other people I think.
ReplyDeleteA nice spot to catch some shade. Interesting bank building. I thought the ATM was a walk-up window for food. Like ice cream!
ReplyDeleteI love memorials and stone structures - beautiful! Thank you for sharing and for linking up with #MySundaySnapshot.
ReplyDeleteSo many of the traditional "face-to-face" businesses have closed down all over the place. It's rather disheartening. A lovely nostalgic photo, Jim. Thanks for taking part in the "My Sunday Best" meme.
ReplyDeleteIt's a sweet garden that they put around the city. Nice touch by the council #GardenAffair
ReplyDeleteBeautiful location, Thanks for being part of Garden Affair.
ReplyDeleteTerrific shot.
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