Central 1893 Hancock's Tower

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Hancock's Tower was a well-known landmark with a fable attached. Built in the 1840s, it came down in 1893. The reference above to Redfern Station is for the old Sydney terminus, before the current Central Station was built in 1905.

There is some more info after the jump.... 

Early 1880s, showing the kings' busts on each corner


At demolition.


 

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