Panorama of Sydney from the Holtermann residence, 1870-1875

1870-1875
Glass photonegative

The outlook from the tower of Holtermann’s mansion at St Leonards was spectacular. According to the D14 4 February 1876 'perhaps from no other spot in the colony can such a magnificent view be obtained as from this elevation. For miles around the eye rests upon one splendid panorama of natural and artificial scenery, not to be exceeded for beauty by any place in the world.' This view across Lavender Bay is one section of a panorama taken by Charles Bayliss with Holtermann’s help in 1875.