National Mutual Building Former Societe Generale Building 348 - 352 George Street Sydney Australia
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Lincoln Fowler / Alamy Stock PhotoImage ID:
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3155 x 4969 px | 26.7 x 42.1 cm | 10.5 x 16.6 inches | 300dpiDate taken:
7 November 2010Location:
George Street, Sydney, New South Wales, AustraliaMore information:
The 1896 Societe Generale Building on George St is a gorgeous pre 1900 skyscraper. Designed by American architect Edward Raht, it was first highrise to use steel girder in Sydney.The 7storey reaches 42m which is as high as a 10-12storey. One of the finest examples of pre 1900 buildings to be found in Sydney.Raht designed the building around a central light well containing a grant staircase with a balustrade of Belgian marble. The light well area is roofed by a magnificent stained glass ceiling and once housed two open cage lifts. during world War II the ceiling was temporarily dismantled and stored in the building's basement.