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Domain Baths, Woolloomooloo, circa 1908

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Unique IDA-01000327SeriesDemolition Books - Glass NegativesDateBetween 1st January 1908 and 31st December 1908Date qualifiercircaFormatPhotograph - Glass NegativeDescriptionThe new Municipal Baths (also known as the Domain Baths) at the edge of Woolloomooloo Bay opened in 1908. The enclosed harbour pool was large enough for swimming competitions and carnivals. It had a six-tier diving tower that was 54 feet above mean sea level, and a grandstand that accommodated up to 1,700 spectators. Andrew ‘Boy’ Charlton Pool was built in its place in 1966.LanguageNo linguistic content - Not applicable (zxx)Special citationThe new Municipal Baths at the edge of Woolloomooloo Bay opened in 1908. The enclosed harbour pool was large enough for swimming competitions and carnivals. It boasted a six-tier diving tower that was 54 feet above mean sea level, and a grandstand that accommodated up to 1,700 spectators. Andrew ‘Boy’ Charlton Pool was built in its place in 1966. Author/creatorCity of SydneyPublisherCity of Sydney

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Colour depthGreyscaleDimensions 16.51 x 21.59 cm (6.5 x 8.5 in)Image aspectLandscape

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SuburbWoolloomoolooPostcode2011StateNSWCountryAustralia

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Extant buildingNoBuilding nameMunicipal BathsBuilding ownerCity of Sydney Council

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Public access statusRestricted (fragile) - do not issue

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Source system ID094/094172Alternative IDNSCA CRS 51/232

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CollectionDeveloping Sydney: Capturing change 1900-1920Andrew 'Boy' Charlton Pool175 Exhibition CollectionBoxDemolition Books (Glass Negatives) - CSA069339Related Items000\000232