1-63 Windmill Street, Millers Point facts for kids
Quick facts for kids 1-63 Windmill Street, Millers Point |
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1 Windmill Street, pictured in 2019
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| Location | 1-63 Windmill Street, Millers Point, City of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Built | c. 1910 |
| Architectural style(s) | Federation |
| Official name: Terrace | |
| Type | State heritage (built) |
| Designated | 2 April 1999 |
| Reference no. | 896 |
| Type | Terrace |
| Category | Residential buildings (private) |
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1-63 Windmill Street, Millers Point is a special group of homes in Sydney, Australia. These homes are very old and important, so they are protected as a heritage site. They are located in an area called Millers Point, which is one of the first places where European settlers lived in Australia. The homes are privately owned. They were added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999.
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A Look Back: History of Windmill Street Homes
Millers Point is a very old and historic area in Sydney. It was one of the first places where people from Europe settled in Australia. This area was also very important for ships and sea activities.
The homes at 1-63 Windmill Street were built around 1910. They were part of a big project to rebuild the area. This happened after a serious sickness had affected the city. Before these homes, an old hotel stood on this spot around 1880.
In 1958, a clever architect named John Fisher worked with an artist, Cedric Flower. They helped make people notice how important the historic area called The Rocks was. Because of their efforts, some of these old homes, including those on Windmill Street, were saved. They were then used by different medical groups.
Later, in 1982, the NSW Department of Housing started renting out these homes.
What the Windmill Street Homes Look Like
These homes are two storeys tall. They have three bedrooms each. They are built in the Federation style, which was popular around 1910. You can see a triangular shape called a gable on the front of the houses. This gable has fancy metal decorations.
The houses are built with brick. They also have painted concrete, metal, and corrugated iron roofs. The windows and doors are made of painted wood. There are also cast iron railings, which are decorative fences made of iron.
The outside of these buildings is in very good condition.
Small Changes Over Time
Some small changes have been made to the outside of the buildings. For example, some pipes and wires have been added to the surface of the walls.
Why These Homes Are Special: Heritage Listing
The homes at 1-63 Windmill Street are a great example of Federation style houses. They are in very good condition and make the street look beautiful.
These homes are part of the Millers Point Conservation Area. This is a special area that has kept its old residential and shipping history. It includes homes and public spaces from the 1830s. It shows how the landscape was changed and used in the 1800s.
Because of their importance, 1-63 Windmill Street, Millers Point, was officially listed on the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999.
