• presentation of the map reproduction without a frame
  • detail of the map from the centre
  • detail of the map from the centre left
  • detail of the map from the top left corner
  • detail of the map from the bottom left corner
  • detail of the map from the top right corner
  • detail of the map from the bottom right corner
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Old city plan of Sydney, 1957

SKU:  194757

Old city plan of Sydney, 1957

€53,11 EUR
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The 1957 Guide Map of the City of Sydney Including King’s Cross, produced by the New South Wales Government Tourist Bureau, is a vibrant and practical artifact reflecting mid-20th century Sydney during its post-war growth and urban transformation. Designed for tourists, this map showcases the city’s major attractions, infrastructure, and vibrant neighborhoods, including the famous King’s Cross area.

The map provides a detailed street layout of Sydney, highlighting key landmarks such as the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the iconic Circular Quay, and the Botanic Gardens. The central business district (CBD) is depicted with clarity, showing its bustling streets and prominent buildings. The map also extends to King’s Cross, a cultural and entertainment hub known for its lively nightlife and artistic community.

Illustrations and annotations enhance the map’s utility and charm, pointing out significant tourist destinations such as Darling Harbour, Hyde Park, and the Opera House site, which was under development at the time. Transport routes, including tram and ferry lines, are clearly marked, reflecting the importance of public transit in navigating the city.

Decorative elements, such as a compass rose and a border featuring motifs of Australian flora and fauna, give the map a distinctly local feel. Inset panels often provide additional information, such as historical notes, travel tips, and promotional details about Sydney’s beaches, shopping districts, and cultural institutions.

This map is more than a navigational tool; it captures Sydney’s character during a period of rapid modernization, as it prepared to emerge as a global city. Today, the 1957 Guide Map of the City of Sydney is a nostalgic artifact, offering a snapshot of the city’s mid-century charm and its status as a burgeoning tourist destination in the Asia-Pacific region. 

Materials

Cotton canvas, matte photo paper, fine art paper, pigmented inks.

  • The canvas it's 99 % cotton, 450 gr/sqm;
  • The matte photo paper it's acid-free (archival paper), 190 gr/sqm;
  • The fine art photo paper it's satinated (semi-glossy), 140 gr/sqm.

Shipping & Returns

Dispatching time: 1-2 days.

* AirMail option: The orders will be sent by priority registered mail, usually via client National Post (USPS, Canada Post, Royal Mail, LaPoste, Deutsche Post, PostNL, etc). The delivery times are not guaranteed, sometimes it will take longer and these are beyond our control. Tracking number will be provided. Clients from US and Canada cannot track the parcels as the tracking numbers are not rolled in USPS and Canada Post systems.

* UPS standard: The orders will be sent with UPS expedited option. The delivery time it's between 5-11 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

* UPS express: : The orders will be sent with UPS express saver. The delivery time it's between 4-7 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

Framing tips

Both type of materials, paper and canvas prints come rolled and will be need to be taken to your local framers.

The image it's printed with a border of 0.6 " (1.5 cm), for framing purposes only.

If you have already a frame, be sure you send us the exact size of the print that will fit inside the frame. We're printing on vectorial plotters so the size could slightly be more or less with 0.4" (1 cm).

If you plan to have the canvas print stretched on wooden frame, you'll need additional border, so please let us know after placing the order.

The images above was cropped from the image at the biggest size available (keeping the best quality and aspect /ratio), so, for good details please choose biggest dimensions that will suit your preferences / space.

Care Instructions

The print media (canvas or photo paper) could be cleaned only with a dry, soft cloth.

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