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Hippodrome, Haymarket, circa 1914

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Unique IDA-01001329SeriesDemolition Books - Glass NegativesDateBetween 1st January 1915 and 31st December 1915Date qualifiercircaFormatPhotograph - Glass NegativeDescriptionBelmore Markets, designed by City Architect George McRae, was built in 1893. When new fruit and vegetable markets were built further south in 1908–09, the Belmore Markets building was converted into a circus venue for Wirth Bros, known as the Hippodrome. The original single-storey structure was dismantled and the ground floor, with its distinctive arches, was elevated to the second storey. The new Hippodrome was completed by 1916. This view shows the building in construction, with a hansom cab and pedestrians on the street outside.LanguageNo linguistic content - Not applicable (zxx)Special citationBelmore Markets, designed by City Architect George McRae, was built in 1893. When new fruit and vegetable markets were built further south in 1908–09, the building was converted into a circus venue for Wirth Bros. The original single-storey structure was carefully dismantled and the ground floor, with its distinctive arches, was elevated to the second storey. The new Hippodrome was completed by 1916. 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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SuburbHaymarketPostcode2000StateNSWCountryAustralia

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Extant buildingYesBuilding nameBelmore Markets, HippodromeBuilding ownerCity of Sydney CouncilArchitectGeorge McRae

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Public access statusRestricted (fragile) - do not issue

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Source system ID095/095178Alternative IDNSCA CRS 51/4929

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CollectionDeveloping Sydney: Capturing change 1900-1920Capitol TheatreBoxDemolition Books (Glass Negatives) - CSA069379Related Items005\005149