It is amazing how many of these wonderful old institution buildings have now been made redundant - I suspect that much of it is to do with internet banking, insurance, etc.
It's almost as if Old England got together with turn of the century (the last one) American. Almost--- but not really. Things there have a look all their own. Thanks for sharing.
As it seems presently with this "never ending FOR US, anyhow" Federal Election campaign I see that tourism promotion is high on the agenda of both major parties for Tasmania. The old buildings - once banks etc. if not in use could be EASILY turned into B & B's and backpacker hostels. You certainly take your photos early as no people seem to up and about in the MALL. Colin
ahh here we rarely find such cleanliness very few areas in very big cities have such views ,we live in small town and luckily this city owns the residency of chief minister of our province so the local machinery works properly and tries to keep it clean otherwise they just take salaries no or very less efficiency , loved looking at these beautiful buildings pleasure to eyes really
Pleased you enjoyed looking at the buildings. There is a 'fine' here is rubbish is not put in the 'bins' provided. All citizens obey this law, well usually :)
More of those pretty arches and the shopping area is so neat and tidy!
ReplyDeleteWas Good Friday when I took the photos - the Council takes great pride in keeping the city clean.
DeleteI love the shape and architecture here.
ReplyDeleteIt is lovely.
DeleteLaunceston looks a nice place with beautiful buildings.
ReplyDeleteLaunceston is the 3rd oldest city in Australia and building architecture done by the English, Irish and Scottish way back.
DeleteBeautiful.-
ReplyDelete:)
DeletePretty buildings and so well-preserved.
ReplyDeleteThey are certainly well looked after.
DeleteIt is amazing how many of these wonderful old institution buildings have now been made redundant - I suspect that much of it is to do with internet banking, insurance, etc.
ReplyDeleteIt is such a pity Rosemary. There are shops in most of the building and upstairs I expect are the store rooms and or offices.
Deletereally impressive and look old
ReplyDeleteI suppose they are old Gosia, built in the late 1800's.
DeleteGood images of a excellent urban architecture.
ReplyDeleteKisses
Thanks.
DeleteThey look elegant. And charming. As newer city centres so rarely do.
ReplyDeleteNothing like the old buildings, the newer ones don't look the part.
DeleteThank you for this wonderful tour
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome.
DeleteGreat to see they've been preserved and are in good condition still.
ReplyDeleteBe dreadful is those building were in disrepair.
DeleteIt's almost as if Old England got together with turn of the century (the last one) American. Almost--- but not really. Things there have a look all their own. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome.
DeleteI think it's always good to have a city that looks like itself rather than look like another.
As it seems presently with this "never ending FOR US, anyhow" Federal Election
ReplyDeletecampaign I see that tourism promotion is high on the agenda of both major parties
for Tasmania.
The old buildings - once banks etc. if not in use could be EASILY turned into
B & B's and backpacker hostels.
You certainly take your photos early as no people seem to up and about in the MALL.
Colin
Those buildings are in use thank goodness, mostly shops these days.
DeletePhotos taken Good Friday Colin - that is why no one is about.
You do have some wonderful buildings I like that they are not skyscrapers.
ReplyDeleteMerle..........
Definitely no high buildings in Launceston - left that for the larger cities.
DeleteI must say, the city looks much nicer than when we last visited, including the mall.
ReplyDeleteI'm pleased there is a great improvement in our city to your last visit. The Mall area is really looking good these days.
DeleteThey're so nicely maintained, really beautiful to look at.
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately not that many people shop in the city these days. We shop locally and only go to town if really necessary.
DeleteAren't those buildings amazing.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend.
Yes they are and thanks.....you too.
DeleteLovely buildings, they just .look America
ReplyDeleteThat maybe true of some buildings.
DeleteLooks beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sussi.
DeleteThe buildings look impressive.
ReplyDeleteLove the photo of The Mall and the planted out flower/plant containers.
It also looks very clean ... no litter.
Enjoy your weekend
All the best Jan
Launceston city seems to be a clean area which is good to see.
DeleteThere seems to be so many elegant buildings in Launceston. It is nice to see them embracing their history.
ReplyDeleteThey are great older buildings, we have a few newer ones too, but I didn't take photos of those.
Deleteahh here we rarely find such cleanliness very few areas in very big cities have such views ,we live in small town and luckily this city owns the residency of chief minister of our province so the local machinery works properly and tries to keep it clean otherwise they just take salaries no or very less efficiency ,
ReplyDeleteloved looking at these beautiful buildings pleasure to eyes really
Pleased you enjoyed looking at the buildings.
DeleteThere is a 'fine' here is rubbish is not put in the 'bins' provided. All citizens obey this law, well usually :)
Schöne Bilder von den alten Gebäuden.
ReplyDeleteGruß
Noke
Thanks Noke.
DeleteThese buildings look beautiful !! I like old buildings because they have their own history !
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend !
Thanks Ela - plenty of history and character in those buildings.
DeleteI like these older buildings. So many windows and the masonry on the outside have such great patterns.
ReplyDeleteLovely patterns, not seen in the buildings today.
DeleteGreat architectural pieces no doubt. Fine and delicate.
ReplyDeleteThat's true - delicate.
DeleteIt really looks like a grand and stately town.
ReplyDeleteIt's a small city but it's nice.
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