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Geography: Pyrmont

Map of Pyrmont

Historical Pyrmont

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Pyrmont Today

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This LibGuide will help you with your studies about Pyrmont.

Rebirth Of Pyrmont

Powerhouse Museum - Pyrmont Exhibition

The Powerhouse Museum Pyrmont Exhibition outlines the history, role of industry and changes that have occurred in the Pyrmont/Ultimo area. It also includes photos and maps of the area in the early 1900's as well as videos expressing different viewpoints from people previously and now living in the area, and an audio tour.

                 

http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/exhibitions/paradise.php

Demographics - Pyrmont

City Of Sydney Community Profile (http://profile.id.com.au/sydney/about/?WebID=240) - Includes a range of statistics about the population, groups within the community, occupation, employment, dwellings and journey to work.

   

 

ABS Quickstats (http://www.abs.gov.au/websitedbs/censushome.nsf/home/quickstats) - Search for census statistics for Pyrmont from 2011, 2006 and 2001. 

Useful Weblinks

The Pyrmont (http://thepyrmont.com.au/history.html) - Briefly outlines the decay, redevelopment, major landmarks and historical images.

Jones Bay Wharf (http://jonesbaywharf.com/about/history/) - Briefly outlines the history, location and current function of the wharf.

History of Jackson's Landing, Pyrmont (http://www.jacksonslanding.net.au/history/) - This website outlines the industry, people and transport used previously in the area.

Ultimo + Pyrmont: A Decade of Renewal (http://www.shfa.nsw.gov.au/content/library/documents/FB43C542-0F79-96FE-68538841A8F3E24A.pdf) - This pdf outlines the changes that have occurred in Pyrmont from 1994 to 2004.

Port Pyrmont (http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/65829/WalkTourPort.pdf) - This pdf describes the historical sites that were previously found in Pyrmont.

Union Square (http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/learn/sydneys-history/people-and-places/park-histories/union-square) - This City of Sydney webpage outlines the history of Union Square.