The Dictionary of Sydney was archived in 2021.

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Pic: A bird's eye view - Sydney Harbour Bridge c1931 Source: State Records New South Wales 12685_a007_a00704_8731000053r  http://dictionaryofsydney.org/image/94937

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The Dictionary of Sydney is a free, innovative, collaborative online history project based at the State Library of NSW.

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In September 2018, management of the Dictionary of Sydney was transferred to the State Library of New South Wales, who will preserve the website and continue to make the content available. Publication of new content will cease in early 2022.

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