Crowned Lantern
by Kaye Menner
Title
Crowned Lantern
Artist
Kaye Menner
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This beautiful old lantern is high up above the main gates to the Sydney Mint. Although very old, modern technology has taken over... note the new electric globe inserted inside the lantern.
My other image of the Sydney Mint can be viewed at: http://fineartamerica.com/featured/the-sydney-mint-kaye-menner.html
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The Sydney Mint in Sydney, Australia, is the oldest public building in the Sydney Central Business District. Built between 1811 and 1816 as the southern wing of the Sydney Hospital, it was then known as the Rum Hospital.
In 1854 a mint was established on the site with the hospital building used to house mint staff as well as providing a residence for the Deputy Mint Master. A coining factory was built at the rear. Both of these structures have exceptional heritage significance and have been associated with major events in New South Wales history.
Located in Sydney's CBD at 10 Macquarie Street, it is near many other famous Australian historical buildings including Hyde Park Barracks, St James' Church and Parliament House. It is now the head office of the Historic Houses Trust of New South Wales and sections of the building are open to the public.
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June 7th, 2012
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