Taylor Square Substation No. 6 and Underground Conveniences
Taylor Square Substation No. 6 and Underground Conveniences, Historic electrical substation and underground public toilets in Darlinghurst, Australia
The Taylor Square facility consists of a rectangular brick building with sandstone details and underground restrooms at the intersection of Oxford and Bourke Streets.
Built between 1904 and 1907, the substation marked the beginning of electric lighting in Sydney and operated continuously until 1993.
The location gained recognition as a central point for Australian LGBTQ+ rights activism, starting with the first pride march in 1978.
The complex includes separate facilities for men and women, with the women's conveniences added to the substation building in 1938.
The structure remains the most complete example of early electrical substations in New South Wales, featuring original Edwardian architecture and Art Nouveau elements.
Location: New South Wales
GPS coordinates: -33.88020,151.21700
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:18
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