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Here I am down in Lower Riley Street, just before in ends close to the Domain Parking Station. Yet another awesome view of Centrepoint Tower. But that is not my main reason for being here. What I want to show you is yet another old sign from a previous age.
Built in 1904, this old building was once known as Julip House, and is on the corner of Riley Street and Busby Lane. Busby was the engineer who constructed Sydney's first water supply. Brandt Bros. was established in 1878, and still exists - in an emaciated form over in Devonshire Street. Brandt Bros merged part of its operations with TW Sands & Co in Melbourne which has everything for the old kero lamp devotee!
336 Pitt Street is just north of Liverpool Street, but is now a glass and faux-marble modern abomination which has a Chinese restaurant on the ground floor.
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6 comments:
I do like the old signs. They provide a small glimpse into a different era. I've often thought it might be nice to make a series of cards using images of these old signs. Trouble is I like symmetry with height and widths ratios being correct. The signs are often high up and unless I can get a crane to lift me up in front of them the perspective is skewed.
I like a ghost sign.
always interesting history lessons
Ghost signs are such fun but even more so when the story behind them is revealed. Thanks for your always dedicated work.
Love these old ghost signs that seem so embedded in the brick walls of old buildings! This Brandt building begs for a little loving restoration! The roof line feature looks as if it was once very attractive! Fascinating post!
These ghost signs are wonderful - you can use software to correct the perspective if need be - although that can a little distortion.
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