Sydney Cove railings

Welcome to Sydney, Australia! As a tourist guide, I am excited to take you on a tour of the heritage-listed Sydney Cove railings located at the Circular Quay concourse, Circular Quay east and west. The Sydney Cove railings were built in 1900 and are relics of the main steamer wharf and previous schemes of improvement to Circular Quay. They are some of the last remaining railings from the 19th century and were added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 10 May 2002. Circular Quay is located in the inner city Sydney suburbs of Dawes Point, The Rocks, and the CBD, in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales. The railings and sandstone gate posts are a must-see for anyone interested in history and architecture. Railings of this pattern are shown on an historic photograph dated 1894-98, continuing from Circular Quay around to Circular Quay West. The configuration of both Circular Quay and Circular Quay West have changed since that date, which would have involved the moving of sections of the railings. As well, additional railings of the same pattern were made as part of the Circular Quay improvement works for the 1988 Bicentennial. Identification of the location of the original railings requires further research and should be clearly recorded. A different railing pattern featuring seahorses has been used along Circular Quay Concourse to the end of Wharf 2, when the same pattern used at Circular Quay West is used along the sea wall at East Circular Quay, terminating at Whalebridge. As you walk along the Circular Quay concourse, you will see the beautiful seahorse patterned railings leading up to Wharf 2. From there, you can continue along the sea wall at East Circular Quay until you reach Whalebridge, where the same pattern used at Circular Quay West can be seen. The Sydney Cove railings are a unique and important part of Sydney's history. Don't miss the opportunity to see them on your visit to this beautiful city.

Location: City of Sydney

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