Harry Jensen

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Harry Jensen was the Lord Mayor of Sydney in the late 1950s, known for his controversial proposal to demolish the Queen Victoria Building (QVB) to make way for a civic square and car park, a plan that ultimately failed, leading to the building's preservation.

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In 1959, the QVB faced complete demolition when then-lord mayor of Sydney Harry Jensen announced plans to replace the building with a civic square and car park.

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Australia· 2026-01-13

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