The City of Sydney [a bird's-eye view] [cartographic material]Published on State Library of NSW (https://www.sl.nsw.gov.au)

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The City of Sydney [a bird's-eye view] [cartographic material]Published on State Library of NSW (https://www.sl.nsw.gov.au)

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The City of Sydney [a bird's-eye view] [cartographic material]1888

by MS Hill

Although the tradition of drawing maps from birds-eye or oblique perspectives dates back to the Renaissance, theirpopularity flourished in the 19th century. This example, created to mark the centenary of the arrival of the FirstFleet, portrays Sydney as a bustling harbour city. While some buildings featured still stand today, such as CustomsHouse the General Post Office, most have long been demolished. For example, Fort Macquarie which stood atBennelong Point, is now the site of the Sydney Opera House.

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map

Call Number: ZM3 811.17s/1888/1A [1]Published date: 1888

Source URL:https://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/collection-items/city-sydney-birds-eye-view-cartographic-material

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The City of Sydney [a bird's-eye view] [cartographic material]Published on State Library of NSW (https://www.sl.nsw.gov.au)

[1] https://search.sl.nsw.gov.au/permalink/f/lg5tom/SLNSW_ALMA2194454910002626 [2]https://digital.sl.nsw.gov.au/delivery/DeliveryManagerServlet?embedded=true&toolbar=false&dps_pid=FL8944122

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