postcard | finger wharf {SYD103}

finger wharf {construction} 1910 – 1916 {location} woolloomooloo {style} federation {material} timber {architect} hd walsh {reason} wool storage + cargo facility + later passenger terminal {users} wharfies + passengers {heritage listing} yes {other} in 1980s became derelict + state government planned to demolish largest remaining timber pile wharf in the world but locals blocked site entrance in 1991 when work was to begin + a green ban was imposed. converted to apartments + hotel + restaurants + marina in 1999