How to view very old photos of an area?

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  1. Biz

    Biz Well-Known Member

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    Nice house Gockie, well done!

    It won't let you go back as far as you want but in google earth and street view (I think) you can look at older images from past runs they did.
     
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    Houses of this age would've had ventilated cornices as gas was used for lighting .

    Yes @Ed Barton, we do have fanlights in NSW. Two sorts - pull cord or metal rail.
     
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    You're either attempting humour or we are at cross purposes regarding fanlights.

    In QLD a fanlight is above a door in an old house with no electricity originally. It's basically an open window that allows the transfer of light and air between rooms before power when the door is closed. It required quite high ceilings. It's traditionally just a few bars, but during the federation period it was he coof arms. Rumour is the govt handed these out at the time. 1901 stimulus?
     
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    but during the federation period it was he coof arms. Rumour is the govt handed these out at the time. 1901 stimulus?[/QUOTE]
    Sorry for the typo's Pc's doing something odd. Should be - during the federation period it was a coat of arms. The Australian one obviously.
     
  6. Gockie

    Gockie Life is good ☺️ Premium Member

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    Ahhh... I had no idea what you meant by fanlight before. Now I know what it is and i'll look for them. :)
     
  7. Scott No Mates

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    @Ed Barton - I'd never be caught taking the p!$$.

    I can tell the difference between a fanlight, sidelight, street light, fixed light, traffic light, casement, double hung, one hung low, slider, dormer, awning & hopper window.

    They were used above the front door for ventilation and between rooms to facilitate removal of gas/condensation from gas lights.

    My place has 10' ceilings, door jamb is 9.5' or thereabouts.

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    So you're not a dialysis nurse?

    They're all cocktails?

    I've never seen them above the front door that I recall, certainly between rooms. Makes sense for dispersing/getting rid of the nasty gases that burning gives off.
     
  9. Scott No Mates

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    @Ed Barton - I have even seen these as late as Californian Bungalows (1920-1935) over front and mid-doors (to the sleepout/enclosed verandah).
     
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    What are these then experts?
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    These are the disco lights, bob.
     
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    @bob shovel - very purty.

    The opaque one at top centre is a fan light, you can make out the operating gear on the left.
    Green/rose/opaque - side lights.

    Big thing in the middle - door, left hung open in :)
     
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  14. Gockie

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    Ta @bmc... I looked up the LPI website today, while I can see it appears to have data i'm not sure it's very user friendly for history info so I'll go into their office sometime.

    I also checked out my land value on it... Almost fell off my chair. I didn't expect it to be a 7 digit number:eek:.... Which means.... Higher council rates. :oops::rolleyes: The price we pay for the privilege to live in an awesome place...
     
  15. Gockie

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    Omg... I've just had a look. I'm awestruck! Such a fantastic resource... I'm going to print out some beautiful posters!

    Thankyou thankyou thankyou Scott!!!! :)
     
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    Otherwise, you may need one of these and take a camera with you.
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    No problem

    I'm full of useless info.

    Here's another one: Globe

    Download the add-in for Google Earth - gets you LPI, Council, ABS etc
     
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