Continuing on from yesterday’s architecture trip I set myself the theme of facades in the Armidale CBD. To add to the challenge, each facade had to incorporate a flagpole. I was disappointed at how few flagpoles were found flying a flag from the facade (perhaps I should be the founder member of Alliteration Anonymous!)

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Facade and flagpole 1 The town hall from behind.

Facade and flagpole 2 The new(ish) town council building.

Facade and flagpole 3 Above the local newspaper’s offices.

Facade and flagpole 4 The Imperial Hotel behind the pedestrian crossing.

Facade and flagpole 5 The Armidale Post Office. Post code 2350.

Facade and flagpole 6 The former Richardson’s Department Store building.

December 3, 2004 podcast


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