1936
Architecture of Sydney
Australia
Emil Sodersten
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1868 – St. Andrew’s Cathedral, Sydney
1936 – City Mutual Life Building, Hunter St., Sydney, Australia
Architect: Emil Sodersten
The City Mutual Building is listed on the Central Sydney Heritage Local Environment Plan, State Heritage Register and Register of the National Estate. Constructed in 1936 in Art Deco style. On it’s completion, it was recognized as Sydney’s tallest ‘skyscraper’. Features of particular note include the elaborate copper relief structures by Rayner Hoff over the main entry.
Published November 10, 2013 | Last Updated December 10, 2013