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Fruit and vegetable markets, Haymarket, circa 1920

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Unique IDA-01001328SeriesDemolition Books - Glass NegativesDateBetween 1st January 1920 and 31st December 1920Date qualifiercircaFormatPhotograph - Glass NegativeDescriptionGeneral view of Vegetable, Fruit, Fish and Poultry Markets, Municipal Cold Storage and Municipal Stores in the Haymarket. In 1908, Sydney Municipal Council resumed terrace houses, mills and workshops spread over four acres bounded by Ultimo, Thomas, Hay and Quay streets, including Engine Street. The site was cleared to make way for two new market buildings designed by the City Architect. The first market building opened in 1909 and the second in 1910. Additional market buildings were constructed in the area until 1938.LanguageNo linguistic content - Not applicable (zxx)Special citationIn 1908, Sydney Municipal Council resumed terrace houses, mills and workshops spread over four acres bounded by Ultimo, Thomas, Hay and Quay streets. The site was cleared to make way for two new market buildings designed by the City Architect. The first market building opened in 1909 and the second in 1910. Additional market buildings were constructed in the area until 1938. Author/creatorMilton KentPublisherCity of SydneyDigitised recordYes

Characteristics

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

Address

SuburbHaymarketPostcode2000StateNSWCountryAustralia

Building Information

Extant buildingYesBuilding nameFruit and vegetable marketsBuilding ownerCity of Sydney CouncilArchitectRobert Hargreave Brodrick

Access

Public access statusRestricted (fragile) - do not issue

Identification

Source system ID095/095177Alternative IDNSCA CRS 51/4739

Relationships

CollectionDeveloping Sydney: Capturing change 1900-1920BoxDemolition Books (Glass Negatives) - CSA069379Related Items004\004958