Scott Bird Heritage Photography

Documenting Australia's rich Aboriginal and European history.

  2. Architecture (Sydney)

Former Tramsheds, Tracks, Rosettes and Turning Circles

Sydney had a vast tram network - one of the world's largest - from 1879 until 1961. The lines were ultimately closed due largely to their popularity amongst the general public; and their hatred by motorists (who blamed the trams for traffic congestion).

The images here are of some of the remaining elements of that wonderful system.
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Sydney, Australia

Terrace houses in Trinity Ave, Dawes Point. One of the many streets altered significantly when the Sydney Harbour Bridge was constructed (1923-1932).

The large building in the middle of the photo is the Argyle Sub-station, converting electrical power for use on the nearby rail network. One of 15 built between 1926 and 1932.

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