Rewind - The Wentworth Hotel turns 50
The Wentworth, which turned 50 this week, has seen the face of Sydney change over the years from it's Philip Street location, while playing host to all manner of celebrities.
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The unique exterior just prior to it's 1966 opening. Photo: Ronald Stewart -
![Guest, Audrey Hepburn, in Sydney representing UNICEF in 1989.]()
Guest, Audrey Hepburn, in Sydney representing UNICEF in 1989. Photo: Tim Clayton -
![Sitar master, Ravi Shankar, at the Wentworth in 1970.]()
Sitar master, Ravi Shankar, at the Wentworth in 1970. Photo: Ronald Stewart -
![Lang and Gina Hancock hold a press conference at the Wentworth in 1982.]()
Lang and Gina Hancock hold a press conference at the Wentworth in 1982. Photo: Susan Windmiller -
![Gough Whitlam and Jacki Weaver at the Sun Awards in 1977.]()
Gough Whitlam and Jacki Weaver at the Sun Awards in 1977. Photo: David Bartho -
![Pope Paul VI arrives at the Wentworth in 1970.]()
Pope Paul VI arrives at the Wentworth in 1970. Photo: Rick Stevens -
![US evangelist, Dr Billy Graham, in his suite in 1959.]()
US evangelist, Dr Billy Graham, in his suite in 1959. Photo: Frank Burke -
![Jill Wran and Trent Nathan at the 1977 David Jones Fashion Awards.]()
Jill Wran and Trent Nathan at the 1977 David Jones Fashion Awards. Photo: David Bartho -
![Racing driver, Jack Brabham, attends a function at the hotel in 1968.]()
Racing driver, Jack Brabham, attends a function at the hotel in 1968. Photo: John Elliott -
![The Elizabethan Theatre holds a parade of theatre and opera fashions for charity in 1978.]()
The Elizabethan Theatre holds a parade of theatre and opera fashions for charity in 1978. Photo: George Lipman -
![The Duke and Duchess of Marlborough hold their Sydney press conference at the Wentworth in 1975.]()
The Duke and Duchess of Marlborough hold their Sydney press conference at the Wentworth in 1975. Photo: Ted Golding -
![Hotel florist, Mr George Hurst, pictured in 1985.]()
Hotel florist, Mr George Hurst, pictured in 1985. Photo: Ross Willis -
![Multiple Santas mix for breakfast in 1987 for the Variety Club of Australia.]()
Multiple Santas mix for breakfast in 1987 for the Variety Club of Australia. Photo: Anton Cermak -
![The Wentworth hosts the Greek young matrons fashion parade in 1983.]()
The Wentworth hosts the Greek young matrons fashion parade in 1983. Photo: Ross Willis -
![The wives of the Apollo astronauts meet the press in 1969.]()
The wives of the Apollo astronauts meet the press in 1969. -
![Designer Pierre Cardin holds a press conference in 1983.]()
Designer Pierre Cardin holds a press conference in 1983. Photo: Martin Brannan -
![Cleaning up after a fire in 1983.]()
Cleaning up after a fire in 1983. Photo: Alan Purcell -
![Prince Charles dances with Anne Landa at a function in 1981.]()
Prince Charles dances with Anne Landa at a function in 1981. Photo: Paul Murray -
![The hotel foyer in 1967.]()
The hotel foyer in 1967. Photo: Ronald Stewart -
![Under construction in 1965.]()
Under construction in 1965. Photo: Frank Burke -
![Concierge, Tony Facciolo, pictured in 1988. He enjoyed a 30 year career at the Wentworth.]()
Concierge, Tony Facciolo, pictured in 1988. He enjoyed a 30 year career at the Wentworth. Photo: Doris Thomas
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