Warehouses and Woolstores of Victorian Sydney - Tapa blanda

Warehouses & Woolstores of Victorian Sydney

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: 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). Nº de ref. del artículo: 012292

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