It's been a while since we have had occasion to walk so far east down Hay St. as we did on Sunday and I found a few unexpected surprises to share with you. The portico above is all that remains of St. Georges Hall. Opened in 1879 it was the first purpose built theatre in Perth, that purpose you might have guessed was 'dramatic performance' :) When the theatre was demolished in the 1980's the 'District Court of WA' was built in it's place with just the portico remaining.. you could say one dramatic performance has been replaced by another! I may have to do a series on facades/porticos, I'm happy to say there are quite a few of these tempting reminders of the past. Happy Thursday, take care and stay safe...
Oh, I love this!! I wish more of the old buildings were saved so we can continue to enjoy the beauty!! Hope your week is going well, Grace!! Enjoy!!
ReplyDeleteThis is just a marvelous reminder, genius design! Enjoy your week!
ReplyDeleteThe last shot is such a surprise! :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a contrast!
ReplyDeleteLove the mix of old and new.
ReplyDeleteCurious, daring, and surprising: I love this!
ReplyDeleteThis old and new works really well and I love that first shot! Now why didn't I think of taking shots like that one!!!
ReplyDeleteBravo Perth for keeping the gem!
ReplyDeleteWarm ALOHA,
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Good contrast! Arianna
ReplyDeleteI suppose it is good that the facade was kept, but I find this sort of tokenism rather sad. I expect it works better if you are a passing pedestrian because of the set back of the new building.
ReplyDeleteI love that last photo the best. Contrast works well old and new.
ReplyDeleteI like what they've done here. Great way to preserve the past.
ReplyDeleteThank goodness the powers that be had the good sense to save that beautiful and historical portico. Gorgeous architectural elements.
ReplyDeleteThat really is an awesome job of incorporating it into the new building. I think I like it so much because it really stands out.
ReplyDeletewow, i love this...what a great way to save a part of an old historical building!
ReplyDeleteNow, that IS most curious. Grace.
ReplyDeleteGreat stuff Grace, the last picture showing the portico with the new building behind is cool. What a great idea rather than demolishing it....
ReplyDeleteI am so glad it was saved! Those columns are magnificent.
ReplyDeleteIt is great to see that the facade has been retained. Great way to learn history.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad the saved the portico Grace but I can't help but think it looks rather odd with that modern, sleek, glass structure behind it.
ReplyDeleteNever noticed this building either Grace. I like that part of the brick wall was left on the side.
ReplyDeleteOld and new. You have some amazing buildings in Perth. Enjoy the summer!
ReplyDeleteThat is very strange Grace! I'm glad that they saved the original part of the building but it looks a bit odd juxtaposed onto the gleaming modern structure.
ReplyDeleteOh, this is terrible, it breaks my heart to see it. How can they do this, the two mismatched completely.
ReplyDeleteHow interesting to see the various reactions to the contrast of the old and new here.
ReplyDeleteFunny, Grace, just today I took a similar pic over here :-)
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Actually nice to combine it all, no?
Love the contrast!
ReplyDeleteThis is a bit jarring, isn't it? I guess I am glad that the portico was retained, but that is a lot of glass for just a little bit of portico. Maybe we have to be satisfied that something is better than nothing.
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking of the cool & shade on a blistering summer day Grace
ReplyDeleteso good they retained it even if it's surrounded by the ultra- modern.
How could they demolish that building!
ReplyDeleteThose columns look so staunch and grand. Beautul building in the streetscape.
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