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Sam Hood

Sam Hood (b.1872 – d.1953) was a highly successful commercial photographer and photojournalist.

He captured many notable buildings and streetscapes during a career spanning from the 1880s to the 1950s.

During WWII, he also documented the armed services in action.

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Street front and entry to the Hoffnung & Co. building at 153-159 Clarence Street c.1939. This later became Red Cross House. Designed by architect Samuel Lipson; with Robertson and Marks and McCredie.

Entrance porch (taken for Building Publishing Co) c.1944.

New entrance gates to Harold Park Trotting Ground (for Building Publishing Co) c.1938.

Car showroom (for Building Publishing Co) c.1938.

Exterior view of the Hotel Rozelle (for Building Publishing Co) c.1939.

Exterior, B. Rose's plywood factory (taken for Building Publishing Co).

The De Havilland DH.88 Comet 'Grosvenor House', in Martin Place on 12 November, 1934. The plane had just won the England-Australia Air Race sponsored by chocolate maker MacRobertson's.

Government flats attached to Manuka fire station, Canberra c.1944.

Stairway and lifts, Prudential Building (taken for Building Publishing Co) c.1939.