Monday, April 28, 2008

Men's (in)convenience

Of all the terms for a place in which to take a piss - lavatory, restroom, bathroom, facility - my favourite would have to be 'convenience'.

The men's convenience at Taylor Square (circa 1907) has been closed since I've been in the neighbourhood and it's the source of much speculation.
Will it become a fabulous new cosmopolitan cafe? Will it be connected to the Oxford Hotel via underground access? Will it languish, as it has for years, as an impromptu urinal/garbage bin for the disenfranchised?

It's housed a few temporary art exhibitions in the past and is recognised in a 'Statement of Significance' by the NSW Government Heritage Branch, but I fear it will remain as is for some time.

I have no idea who Creon is.

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