Sydney Olympic Park : Abattoir Heritage Precinct

Sydney Olympic Park's Abattoir Heritage Precinct - bounded by Herb Elliott Avenue, Showground Road and Dawn Fraser Avenue. Home to the NSW State Abattoirs 1907-1988.

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Sydney Olympic Park (formerly part of Homebush Bay), NSW, Australia

Sydney Olympic Park - formerly part of Homebush Bay, named as a separate suburb in 2009. The majority of the large structures and parks here were created specifically for the 2000 Summer Olympics; the area was formerly home to a number of abattoirs and associated businesses.

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This particular building was the Administration Block for the State Abattoirs. Designed by Walter Liberty Vernon and constructed 1908-1915.

Now part of the Abattoir Heritage Precinct (bounded by Herb Elliott Avenue, Showground Road and Dawn Fraser Avenue), currently used as office space.

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Scott Bird Heritage Photography

Documenting Australia's rich Aboriginal and European history.

Sydney Olympic Park : Abattoir Heritage Precinct