History of city Katoomba, New South Wales in photos
A small historical reference
Geography: Katoomba is the chief town of the City of Blue Mountains in New South Wales, Australia and the administrative headquarters of Blue Mountains City Council. Katoomba is situated on the Great Western Highway 110 km (68 mi) west of Sydney and 39 km (24 mi) south-east of Lithgow. Katoomba railway station is on the Main Western line. (Wiki)
Date of foundation: 1879
History: Coal and shale mining was also carried out in the Jamison Valley for many years, but when the seams were completely exhausted by the early 20th century, Katoomba was an established resort town. By the 1960s, Katoomba had somewhat declined, and several of its guest houses were converted for other purposes including convalescent hospitals. Some even succumbed to arson. Housing was inexpensive, allowing many young families to establish themselves, many of whom still live there.
In the 1980s, the guest houses and hotels again became fashionable and many were restored to their former glory.
Population: 8 016
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Blue Mountains, street and railway, between 1900 and 1927 |
Dalington House at Katoomba Street, between 1900 and 1927 |
Duke and Duchess of York at the Carrington Hotel, 1927 |
Katoomba Street, between 1900 and 1927 |
Katoomba Street, between 1900 and 1927 |
Katoomba Street from Railway, between 1900 and 1927 |
Leura Kiosk, between 1900 and 1927 |
Mount St Mary's Ladies College, between 1900 and 1927 |
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