On the southern bank of the Parramatta River is an imposing red brick building nestling in spacious lawns, this is Rivendell, originally the Thomas Walker Convalescent Hospital.
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Just like the The Lord of the Rings location of the same name it was a place of refuge and healing. It is one of only two institutional building complexes in Australia to have survived from the 19th century. Well known commercial structures that survive that were built in this architectural style are Taronga Zoo, Pyrmont Bridge and Grace Brothers Broadway.
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It was built as a convalescent hospital by philanthropist Thomas Walker in the late 19th century and designed by John Sulman in the Queen Anne style of architecture featuring columned courtyards with fountains. 'Internally reflecting the influence of Florence Nightingale on 19th century hospital organisation, its grounds are an intact example of older style institutional gardens.' Quote by Heritage NSW
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On the banks of the Parramatta river is a brick jetty or landing called a water gate that is flanked by a pair of Cook's pines.
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Driveways extend from the water gate along the shore and then curve up to the hospital's wings, encircled by areas of lawn planted with pines, Araucarias and figs.
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Nikon D300, Nikkor 18-200mm f3.5-5.6 @ ISO 200, 18mm f8, HDR
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And one from yesteryear???
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Nikon D300, Nikkor 18-200mm f3.5-5.6 @ ISO 200, 75mm f7.1, 1/160 sec
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