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This week's puzzle! Identify this building! Where is it? When was it built? What is it used for?? Post your answer in Comments!
G'day,
What a burst of summer we've had this week? I'm certainly not used to it! I still have all my summer clothes and sandals packed away! How long will this weather last? Will there be a return to winter next week?
I was delighted to see 7 comments on last week's post! You all correctly identified the flower as a waratah which is of course the emblem of NSW. Well done!
Some of you have correctly identified most of the items hidden in Rosa's picture but I'm very surprised that no one guessed the little picture on the right hand side, - you should recognise it, as you always notice everything about me!!!!!!!!!! I'll give you one last chance to identify the items and I'll post the complete list next week!
Look at Rosa's blog for this week and do the activites she's posted. I especially want you to do the one about thin models!!
Some of you are way behind in completeing the weekly tasks. Please try to catch up on all the work from previous postings! You want to pass this computer module, don't you?
Happy blogging!
posted by Marion @ 12:44 AM
4 Comments:
Dear marion:
I've identifyed the picture from internet.the puzzle is called QVB.that means The Queen Victoria Building .it stands in sydney city,near pit street and George street and Market street.The Queen Victoria Building, now affectionately known as the QVB, was designed by George McRae and completed in 1898.replacing the original Sydney markets on the site. Built as a monument to the long reigning monarch.
The Queen Victoria Building, construction took place in dire times, as Sydney was in a severe recession. The elaborate Romanesque architecture was specially planned for the grand building so the Government could employ many out-of-work craftsmen – stonemasons, plasterers, and stained window artists - in a worthwhile project. Originally, a concert hall, coffee shops, offices, showrooms, warehouses and a wide variety of tradespeople, such as tailors, mercers, hairdressers and florists, were accommodated. Over many decades, change saw the concert hall become the city library, offices proliferate and more tenants move in, including piano tuners, palmists and clairvoyants. Drastic 'remodelling' occurred during the austere 1930s and the main occupant was the Sydney City Council. As recently as 1959 the Queen Victoria Building was threatened with demolition. As it stands now, in all its glory. It is testimony to the original vision for the building and the superb craftsmanship of the artisans who put it all back together again.
The QVB fills an entire city block bound by George, Market, York and Druitt Streets. The dominant feature is the mighty centre dome, consisting of an inner glass dome and an exterior copper- sheathed dome. Glorious stained glass windows and splendid
architecture endure throughout the building and an original 19th century staircase sits alongside the dome. Every detail has been faithfully restored, including arches, pillars, balustrades and the intricate tiled floors thus maintaining the integrity of the building.
The visual message of Sydney's coat of arms, on the cartwheel stained glass window, is that the beehive depicts business, the sailing ship - trade, and the dolphins - the harbour. Panel 1, on the left hand side, represents the Council of the City of Sydney, and symbols of architecture, while the letters I.G.B. on panel 3, on the right, represent Ipoh Gardens Berhad, the Malaysian company who restored the QVB.
The symbols are of property developers - the builders. The bottom central panel represents the heraldic symbol of a finished building and the joining of two hands denotes the fusing of two cultures. There are many interesting and charming exhibitions and attractions throughout the building, along with portraits of the Queen. There is also a letter from Queen Elizabeth II to the Citizens of Sydney to be opened and read by the Lord Mayor of Sydney in the year 2085. Outside the QVB, on Town Hall Place, facing The Town Hall are the Royal Wishing Well and Queen Victoria's statue.
Dear marion:
I've identifyed the picture from internet.the puzzle is called QVB.that means The Queen Victoria Building .it stands in sydney city,near pit street and George street and Market street.The Queen Victoria Building, now affectionately known as the QVB, was designed by George McRae and completed in 1898.replacing the original Sydney markets on the site. Built as a monument to the long reigning monarch.
Dear marion:
I've identifyed the picture from internet.the puzzle is called QVB.that means The Queen Victoria Building .it stands in sydney city,near pit street and George street and Market street.The Queen Victoria Building, now affectionately known as the QVB, was designed by George McRae and completed in 1898.replacing the original Sydney markets on the site. Built as a monument to the long reigning monarch.
Dear Marion:
Hi! I sure that the building is Queen Victoria Building.It is located in George ST in Sydney and it was built in 1898 to replace the original Sydney Markdts.
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