Here is another Carl Ehlers photograph from the 1880's-90's. It is a picture of the Grafton Convent of the Sisters of Mercy and the old Villiers St Punt (ferry) that linked Grafton and South Grafton before the bridge was built in the early 1930's.
Many thanks to the Clarence River Historical Society for permission to use photos from the Carl Ehlers Collection.
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Interesting to see the old and the new Mark - The architecture of the old convent is beautiful- what a great view they would have had from the top balcony - and the new red brick structure has no balcony - that's a pity!
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful photos in two very different moments. I really enjoyed. Thanks for sharing. I am following your blog, it's very interesting.
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The old building was so elegant ... one wonders why they saw the 1950s additions as improvements.
ReplyDeleteI love 'then' and 'now' comparisons, there does seem to be heaps of changes, the first Grafton Convent was so much more appealing to the eye. post mark. Great post mark.
ReplyDeleteThis comparison simply boggles the mind, Mark. I agree with the above: how did they possibly think the 1950s renovation was an improvement. I hope they got better wiring and plumbing because aesthetically, to quote someone, 'it's a dud'!
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