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Inner Lighthouse, South Head, Port Jackson — illustration, from Watsons Bay, 1858–66
illustration·1844·Watsons Bay

Inner Lighthouse, South Head, Port Jackson, 1858–66

Samuel Thomas Gill original sketchesSamuel Thomas Gill
Inscribed rock at Mrs Macquarie's Road, Sydney Domain — photograph, from Mrs Macquarie's Chair, 1870–75
photograph·1870·Sydney CBD

Inscribed rock at Mrs Macquarie's Road, Sydney Domain, 1870–75

Mrs Macquarie's Chair, SydneyAmerican & Australasian Photographic Company
Interior of the Intercolonial Exhibition Building, Prince Alfred Park — photograph, from Prince Alfred Park, 1870–75
photograph·1870·Surry Hills

Interior of the Intercolonial Exhibition Building, Prince Alfred Park, 1870–75

Panorama from tower of Holtermann house to the north, North SydneyAmerican & Australasian Photographic Company
Interior of the Parliamentary Library, Parliament House, Sydney — photograph, from Parliament of New South Wales, 1871
photograph·1871·Sydney CBD

Interior of the Parliamentary Library, Parliament House, Sydney, 1871

Parliamentary Library, SydneyNew South Wales. Government Printing Office
Jacob Janssen's Bronte House — illustration, from Bronte House, 1856
illustration·1856·Bronte

Jacob Janssen's Bronte House, 1856

View of Bronte House], February, 1856 / drawn by Jacob JanssenJacob Janssen
James Barnet's 1883 sketch design for a Free Public Library, Sydney — illustration, from The Domain
illustration·1883·Sydney CBD

James Barnet's 1883 sketch design for a Free Public Library, Sydney

Sketch designs for Free Public Library, 1883 ; Public Library, Sydney, 1890 / architectural drawings by James Barnet, Colonial ArchitectJames Johnstone Barnet
Johnstons Bay and the Balmain villas, watercolour by George F. Halsted — illustration, from Balmain, 1865–70
illustration·1865·Balmain

Johnstons Bay and the Balmain villas, watercolour by George F. Halsted, 1865–70

Johnsons [ie Johnstons] Bay Balmain, [1865-70?] / watercolour by HalstedGeorge F. Halsted
King Street looking north, Sydney — illustration, from King Street, 1842
illustration·1870·Sydney CBD

King Street looking north, Sydney, 1842

Views of Old SydneyCharles Bayliss; Freeman Brothers; John Rae (original drawings)
Lambertville estate auction plan, Macdonaldtown — map, from Alexandria, 1882
map·1878·Alexandria

Lambertville estate auction plan, Macdonaldtown, 1882

Macdonaldtown subdivision plans
Lavender Bay waterfront from Holtermann's tower — photograph, from Lavender Bay, 1875
photograph·1875·Lavender Bay

Lavender Bay waterfront from Holtermann's tower, 1875

Glass plate negatives forming part of the panorama of Sydney Harbour and its suburbs taken from the tower of Holtermann's residence in St LeonardsCharles Bayliss; Bernhardt Otto Holtermann
Lily pond and rustic footbridge, Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney — photograph, from Royal Botanic Garden, c. 1880s
photograph·1880·Sydney CBD

Lily pond and rustic footbridge, Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney, c. 1880s

Pond and bridge, Botanic Gardens, Sydney / attributed to the photographer William VosperWilliam H. Vosper
Looking into Darling Harbour from Millers Point — illustration, from Millers Point, 1862–73
illustration·1862·Millers Point

Looking into Darling Harbour from Millers Point, 1862–73

Views of SydneySamuel Elyard
Lower Pitt Street with the AMP Society building, Sydney — illustration, from Pitt Street, c. 1864–80
illustration·1864·Sydney CBD

Lower Pitt Street with the AMP Society building, Sydney, c. 1864–80

Pitt Street, Sydney, 1864-1880 / unknown artistunknown artist
Macquarie Lighthouse and shipping off South Head — illustration, from Vaucluse, 1853
illustration·1856·Vaucluse

Macquarie Lighthouse and shipping off South Head, 1853

View of Bronte House], February, 1856 / drawn by Jacob JanssenJacob Janssen
Macquarie Lighthouse on the cliffs at South Head — illustration, from Vaucluse, 1835–42
illustration·1835·Vaucluse

Macquarie Lighthouse on the cliffs at South Head, 1835–42

Conrad Martens sketches [of New South WalesConrad Martens
Macquarie Street terrace row, Sydney — photograph, from Macquarie Street, 1871
photograph·1870·Sydney CBD

Macquarie Street terrace row, Sydney, 1871

Views of Old SydneyCharles Bayliss; Freeman Brothers; John Rae (original drawings)
Malcolm Estate subdivision plan, Erskineville — map, from Erskineville, 1885
map·1808·Erskineville

Malcolm Estate subdivision plan, Erskineville, 1885

Erskineville subdivision plans
Manly Cove from Kangaroo Hill, Manly — photograph, from Manly Cove, c. 1880–98
photograph·1898·Manly

Manly Cove from Kangaroo Hill, Manly, c. 1880–98

Views of Sydney buildings, Sydney Harbour and bays, ca. 1880-1898 / J. Paine photoJohn Paine
Mariners' Church, George Street, The Rocks — photograph, from George Street, c. 1860–71
photograph·1871·The Rocks

Mariners' Church, George Street, The Rocks, c. 1860–71

Mariners' Church, Circular Quay, 1871 [i.e. ca. 1860] / [attributed to Charles PickeringCharles Percy Pickering
Marsden's Mill near Parramatta — illustration, from Cumberland Hospital (West Campus), 1820
illustration·1820s·Westmead

Marsden's Mill near Parramatta, 1820

Collection of views predominantly of Sydney, Liverpool, and the Sunda Straits, and portraits, ca 1807, 1829-1847, 1887] / owned by A.W.F. FullerJoseph Lycett; Charles Rodius; William Nicholas; George Hamilton; Walter William Thwaites; Charlotte Maria H. Docker; P. Bridgford; Evelyn Whiting; George William Evans
Middle Harbour through gum trees, Sydney — photograph, from Sydney, c. 1878
photograph·1878

Middle Harbour through gum trees, Sydney, c. 1878

Middle Harbour, Sydney
Middle Head battery, Sydney Harbour, with North Head beyond — photograph, from Middle Head, c. 1880s
photograph·1880·Mosman

Middle Head battery, Sydney Harbour, with North Head beyond, c. 1880s

Middle Head and North Head [ca. 1880s] / C. Bayliss, photo, copyrightCharles Bayliss
Military Barracks, George Street — later Wynyard Square — illustration, from Wynyard, 1842
illustration·1842·Wynyard

Military Barracks, George Street — later Wynyard Square, 1842

Views in old SydneyJohn Rae
Miller's Point and Darling Harbour from Balmain — illustration, from Millers Point, c. 1870
illustration·1870·Millers Point

Miller's Point and Darling Harbour from Balmain, c. 1870

View of Miller's Point and Darling Harbour, ca. 1870 / artist unknownartist unknown
Miller's Point and Darling Harbour from Peacock Point, Balmain — illustration, from Millers Point, c. 1870
illustration·1870·Millers Point

Miller's Point and Darling Harbour from Peacock Point, Balmain, c. 1870

View of Miller's Point and Darling Harbour, ca. 1870 / artist unknownartist unknown
Millers Point and Goat Island from Flagstaff Hill — photograph, from Millers Point, 1875
photograph·1880·Millers Point

Millers Point and Goat Island from Flagstaff Hill, 1875

Millers Point, Sydney ; Residences at Hunters Hill, Milson Island & Nattai ; Ships, China, Eastern Light, & ParramattaLenehan family
Millers Point rooftops and harbour, with sailing ships off Kent Street — photograph, from Millers Point, c. 1875–85
photograph·1880·Millers Point

Millers Point rooftops and harbour, with sailing ships off Kent Street, c. 1875–85

Millers Point, Sydney
Mopes Creek outstation, Victoria — illustration, 1851
illustration·1822

Mopes Creek outstation, Victoria, 1851

Colonial sketches: an album of views of Sydney and NSW / E. West, F. Terry, Conrad Martens et. alE. West, F. Terry, Conrad Martens et. al.
Mort's Dock and Engineering Company, Balmain — photograph, from Mort's Dock, 1887
photograph·1887·Birchgrove

Mort's Dock and Engineering Company, Balmain, 1887

Balmain [Mort's DockNew South Wales. Government Printing Office
Mort's Dock, Balmain, with timber wharf and moored vessels — photograph, from Mort Bay Park, c. 1870s
photograph·1870·Birchgrove

Mort's Dock, Balmain, with timber wharf and moored vessels, c. 1870s

Mort's Dock, Balmain
Mosman Bay Falls, New South Wales — photograph, from Mosman Bay, c. 1880s
photograph·1880·Mosman

Mosman Bay Falls, New South Wales, c. 1880s

Mossmans [i.e. Mosman] Bay Falls, N.S.WFrank Arnold Coxhead
Mrs Macquarie's Chair, carved sandstone seat at Mrs Macquarie's Point — photograph, from Mrs Macquarie's Chair, c. 1875–85
photograph·1880·Sydney CBD

Mrs Macquarie's Chair, carved sandstone seat at Mrs Macquarie's Point, c. 1875–85

Mrs Macquarie's Chair, Sydney
Mrs Macquarie's Chair, Sydney, with figures on the path below the seat — illustration, from Mrs Macquarie's Chair, c. 1843
illustration·1843·Sydney CBD

Mrs Macquarie's Chair, Sydney, with figures on the path below the seat, c. 1843

Views of Sydney, ca. 1843-1865 / watercolours by G.R. [George RobertsGeorge Roberts
Nacki Nacki Cottage, Murrumbidgee region, New South Wales — illustration, c. 1832–50
illustration·1843

Nacki Nacki Cottage, Murrumbidgee region, New South Wales, c. 1832–50

Album of sketches of Macarthur family properties and European scenesG Bowen; Agnes Macarthur; Anna Macarthur; Charles Macarthur; Charles Runciman; James Lethbridge Templer
Nesting birds with pendant nests — illustration, c. 1849–72
illustration

Nesting birds with pendant nests, c. 1849–72

Natural history and botanical drawings, ca. 1849-1872 / [attributed to Louisa AtkinsonLouisa Atkinson
New South Head Road, Rose Bay — photograph, from New South Head Road, 1870–75
photograph·1870·Rose Bay

New South Head Road, Rose Bay, 1870–75

New South Head Road, Rose BayAmerican & Australasian Photographic Company
New South Wales town street — photograph, c. 1871
photograph·1871

New South Wales town street, c. 1871

Album of photographs of Sydney & country New South Wales, ca. 1871 / American & Australasian Photographic CompanyAmerican & Australasian Photographic Company
Newington estate near the river, sketched August 1844 — illustration, from Silverwater
illustration·1844·Silverwater

Newington estate near the river, sketched August 1844

Views of Parramatta
North Sydney, Parish of Willoughby — Higinbotham & Robinson suburban map — map, from North Sydney, c. 1890s
map·1890·North Sydney

North Sydney, Parish of Willoughby — Higinbotham & Robinson suburban map, c. 1890s

North Sydney : Parish of Willoughby / lithographed & published by Higinbotham and RobinsonHiginbotham & Robinson
O'Connell Street corner hotel with 'Bath Room' sign beyond, Sydney — photograph, from O'Connell Street, 1870–75
photograph·1870·Sydney CBD

O'Connell Street corner hotel with 'Bath Room' sign beyond, Sydney, 1870–75

Construction of the Centennial Hall, Sydney Town HallAmerican & Australasian Photographic Company
Old Government House, Parramatta, from the surrounding grounds — illustration, from Old Government House, 1838
illustration·1838·Parramatta

Old Government House, Parramatta, from the surrounding grounds, 1838

Government House, ParramattaCharles Rodius (formerly attributed; attribution now questioned)
Paddle steamer at the Manly wharf, seen from the beach — illustration, from Manly Beach, 1855–99
illustration·1800·Manly

Paddle steamer at the Manly wharf, seen from the beach, 1855–99

Manly [a view from the beach including pier and steam ferry], [1840-1872Samuel Thomas Gill
Paddocks and houses above Sydney Harbour — illustration, 1861
illustration·1859

Paddocks and houses above Sydney Harbour, 1861

Views mainly of the eastern suburbs of SydneyGeorge Roberts
Panorama north from Holtermann's tower, North Sydney — photograph, from North Sydney, 1870–75
photograph·1870·North Sydney

Panorama north from Holtermann's tower, North Sydney, 1870–75

Panorama from tower of Holtermann house to the north, North SydneyAmerican & Australasian Photographic Company
Parish of Alexandria: cadastral map from South Head to Botany — map, from Alexandria, c. 1843
map·1843·Alexandria

Parish of Alexandria: cadastral map from South Head to Botany, c. 1843

Parish [of] Alexandria
Parliament House, Macquarie Street — photograph, from Parliament of New South Wales, 1870
photograph·1870·Sydney CBD

Parliament House, Macquarie Street, 1870

Views of Old SydneyCharles Bayliss; Freeman Brothers; John Rae (original drawings)
Parramatta from the river, watercolour by Conrad Martens — illustration, from Parramatta, 1839
illustration·1839·Parramatta

Parramatta from the river, watercolour by Conrad Martens, 1839

View of Parramatta, by Conrad MartensConrad Martens
Pencil sketch of a stone gatehouse with covered wagon, European scene — illustration, c. 1832–50
illustration·1843

Pencil sketch of a stone gatehouse with covered wagon, European scene, c. 1832–50

Album of sketches of Macarthur family properties and European scenesG Bowen; Agnes Macarthur; Anna Macarthur; Charles Macarthur; Charles Runciman; James Lethbridge Templer