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This book is a slice of the history of the development of a great city in the prosperous periods of the 19th century, in the age which bore the nostalgic stamp of Queen Victoria's reign. It was a time when banks and insurance companies erected splendid offices in the city, and on its periphery, on Circular Quay and Darling Harbour, storehouses rose to hold the farming produce of a rich hinterland. The book looks at these buildings and their ambitious merchants and imaginative designers, ingenious contractors and the stirring masses of labour. The relentless pressures of technology determined the building history of the age. The coming of the railways, introduction of metal building elements and mechanisation of goods handling were some of the factors that changed the face of Sydney. The advent of tall buildings at the turn of the century took planners and builders by surprise and demanded a re-thinking of conventional methods of building because of heightened fire risks and the debut of modern services such as lifts. Warehouses and woolstores mirror the fortunes of the city. Many are still standing - some beautiful, others ugly. Many are in sound condition but quite a few are crumbling while waiting for 're-development'. They represent a huge resource in building stock and a select few could be usefully re-cycled. The authors trace this fascinating period in Sydney's development and present 91 drawings and photographs showing buildings still standing or long since demolished. They also focus attention on materials and methods of construction. With this book in hand and following the maps, readers may enjoy a guided tour of a vital part of Sydney's mercantile history.
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Warehouses & Woolstores of Victorian Sydney SIGNED by co-author
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Oxford University Press, Auckland, (1982), 1982
ISBN 10: 0195543858
ISBN 13: 9780195543858
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Seller: Heartwood Books, A.B.A.A., Charlottesville, VA, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good Plus. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good Plus. INSCRIBED by co-author Howells to architectural historian Richard Guy Wilson. Very Good Plus, internally clean, solid hard cover in a Very Good Plus dust jacket. There is a crease in part of the front free endpaper. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 21446
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Warehouses & Woolstores of Victorian Sydney
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Oxford University Press, 1982
ISBN 10: 0195543858
ISBN 13: 9780195543858
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Hardcover
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Oversized hardcover, 161 pages, numerous b&w images in text, NOT ex-library. Half-title page inscribed and signed by one of the Authors. Clean, untanned interior with unmarked text, free of stamps, firmly bound. Limited signs of light wear only, faint marks on outer page edges. Dust jacket shows a couple of minor nicks, sunning to the spine and edges. -- This book is a detailed architectural and historical study of the warehouses and woolstores built in Sydney during the Victorian era. It provides a comprehensive analysis of a building type that was central to the city's 19th-century commercial and economic development, particularly its booming wool trade. The text examines the design, construction techniques, and materials used in these utilitarian structures, from their massive timber post-and-beam interiors to their often elaborate facades. The authors document the functional evolution of these buildings and their role in shaping the urban fabric of areas like Pyrmont, Ultimo, and the city centre. Richly illustrated with historical photographs, plans, and architectural drawings, the study serves as a vital record of this significant building typology. Published at a time when many of these structures were neglected or under threat of demolition, the book's enduring relevance lies in its contribution to the architectural conservation movement in Sydney. It provided a foundational survey that helped foster an appreciation for these buildings, many of which have since been preserved through adaptive reuse. Inscribed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 012292
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