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27-JAN-2010

OBSERVATORY ON WICKHAM TERRACE

Not the best shot, but the only one I have that mimics how the Observatory looked in 1906.

Take a look at this link to a State Library postcard image to see what I mean.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/statelibraryqueensland/4250559824/in/set-72157623025844607/

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Guest 31-Jan-2010 14:14
It looks like the same building, but a bit more slanted! :)
Jackdad30-Jan-2010 17:23
a very interesting comparison with the shot from 1906!
Sheila30-Jan-2010 12:02
A lot of buildings have gone up in the meantime!
Mairéad29-Jan-2010 13:26
Looks like a very interesting building.
Patricia Kay29-Jan-2010 12:19
Great shot Laine...Have to say i like how it was...not such a built up area back in the day...BV
Colin Storey29-Jan-2010 11:05
Great shot from the car, how things have changed.
marie-jose wolff29-Jan-2010 09:45
fine B&W picture! V
Guest 29-Jan-2010 08:00
I like the angle.. nice shot Laine!
Bryan Murahashi29-Jan-2010 05:49
A nice travel picture.
Gerard Koehl29-Jan-2010 05:36
Superbe... V
lou_rozensteins29-Jan-2010 03:11
I have atrange memories of this place to do with the Springbok footy tour in the early seventies. Gave me quite a "turn" to see it on pbase! Welll done .... a great shot!
Yvonne29-Jan-2010 02:37
Thanks for the comparison Laine, Brissy & the whole world certainly changed since then!
Sue Robertson28-Jan-2010 22:31
Thanks for the link to the old image.. it's a beautiful building..
Michal Leszczynski28-Jan-2010 21:36
A very beautiful B&W photo.
J. Scott Coile28-Jan-2010 21:19
Queensland???
Stephanie28-Jan-2010 21:09
A lovely image in B&W!
Kevin Chester28-Jan-2010 20:54
Wow , how things have changed
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