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Wakefield Street, Adelaide [PRG 631/2/1804] • Photograph

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Summary

A photographer photographing a scene in Wakefield Street, Adelaide, during the Duke of Cornwall and York's visit. The Chronicle newspaper of 13 July 1901, page 16, reported "The Metropolitan Fire Brigade had constructed a fireman's arch across Wakefield Street in front of the head station. Two fire escapes, with ladders extended to full length, towered to the height of 60 ft., and afforded a splendid opportunity for a display of bunting. Two steamers, with their brass work well burnished, enhanced the imposing character of the display. From the ladders was flying a naval welcome to the Duke of Cornwall. ..." The Fire Station is on the right. The extreme right of the photo is 18 yards west of Roper Street, and the left side of Simpson's is about 70 yards west of Hanson Street.

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Physical description

Photograph; 10.6 cm x 7.7 cm

Dates / Publication details

9 July 1901

Photographer

Gall, Ernest

Collections

Part of Acre 342 Collection
Part of Acre 343 Collection

Subject

Photographers -- South Australia -- Adelaide
Royal visitors -- South Australia -- Adelaide
Fire stations -- South Australia -- Adelaide
Wakefield Street (Adelaide, S.A.)

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Digitisation information

Date

12/04/2005

Format

image/tiff

Resolution

3,056 x 2,146 pixels (6.6 MP)

Size

19.70 MB

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