Milsons Point Ferry Arcade being demolished for the construction of the Sydney Harbour Bridge

SPF/3701

fonds

1924

Graphic Materials, Photographs

9662537

1 photographic print - silver gelatin - 20 x 26 cm

The first formal ferry service on Sydney Harbour was started by James Milson junior and several colleagues in 1861. Milson’s service was known as the North Shore Ferry Company and ran ferries between Milson’s Point and Circular Quay. In 1886 a grand ferry arcade was constructed which dominated the Milsons Point area until 1924 when it was demolished to make way for the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

References:
Dictionary of Sydney, https://dictionaryofsydney.org/building/milsons_point_ferry_arcade (Accessed 19/10/2022)
Milsons Point Ferry Arcade, https://australiaspastpresent.com/2015/09/04/milsons-point-ferry-arcade/ (Accessed 19/10/2022)

Photograph of the demolition of the Milsons Point Ferry Arcade to make way for the construction of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Sydney Harbour, Bennelong Point and Circular Quay are in the background.

Out of copyright:
Please acknowledge:: Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales

Photographer unknown.

On verso in ink: Arcade Milsons Pt in course of demolition.

On verso in blue pencil: '7/9'.