It’s always a good time to dwell on our city’s gorgeous past and everything that has changed over the years. There’s something about vintage photographs that can evoke deep feelings of nostalgia, longing and a sentimental yearning for times that have gone by. This cloudy, overcast day, sit back and enjoy a throwback with these beautiful photos of vintage Sydney collated specially for your viewing pleasure.
1. Millers Point (1971) — the Harbour Bridge in all its glorious beauty
2. Martin Place (1958)
3. Manly Beach (1930)
4. Martin Place (1975)
Happy to report you can still find fresh blooms around the CBD
5. Bradfield Highway, Dawes Point (1982) — 50th Anniversary of the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge
6. Bondi Beach (1963) — the iconic beach teeming with people
7. Captain Henry Waterhouse Reserve, Kirribilli (1968) — ongoing construction of the Opera House
8. Bent Street (1968) — Sydney’s always known a thing or two about fashion
9. Central Station (1981) — this heritage station has been around since 1906
10. Moore Park (1987) — One of Australia’s biggest festivals, the Sydney Royal Easter Show
11. The Strand Arcade (1979) — This Sydney staple has come a long way
12. Royal Botanic Gardens (1974) — A bird’s eye view of the RBG
13. Circular Quay (1951) — No better way to explore the harbour than on The Manly Ferry, then and now.
14. Bennelong Point (1973) — Opening of the Sydney Opera House
15. Queen Victoria Building (1996)
16. Randwick Racecourse (1930) — Life goes on rain or shine in the Harbour City
17. Sydney city (1932) — The grand opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge
18. AWA Tower (1960) — cue City of Stars
19. Barrenjoey Road (1969) — Palm Beach in all its beauty
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