27a-35a Dalgety Road, Millers Point facts for kids

Quick facts for kids 27a-35a Dalgety Road, Millers Point
33 and 33a Dalgety Road, pictured in 2019
Location	27a, 29a, 31a, 33, 35a Dalgety Road, Millers Point, City of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Built	c. 1911
Architectural style(s)	Federation
New South Wales Heritage Register
Official name: Terraces
Type	State heritage (built)
Designated	2 April 1999
Reference no.	923
Type	Historic site
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The buildings at 27a-35a Dalgety Road, Millers Point are special old homes in Sydney, Australia. They are known as Dalgety Terrace or Dalgety Terraces. These homes are called 'heritage-listed' because they are important to history. They were added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on April 2, 1999. This means they are protected and valued for their historical importance.

A Look Back in Time

Millers Point is one of the oldest areas where Europeans settled in Australia. It was a very busy place for ships and sea activities. These homes were built around 1911. They were part of a big project to rebuild the area. This happened after a serious health issue, like a plague, affected Sydney. The Sydney Harbour Trust built these homes for workers. The NSW Department of Housing first rented them out in 1986.

What Do These Homes Look Like?

33 and 35 Dalgety Road, pictured in 2019.

These are large 'terrace houses'. A terrace house is one of a row of similar houses joined together. They have fancy wooden verandas with decorative supports called 'brackets'. These features are typical of the Federation style of architecture. The roofs are made of terracotta tiles, which are a type of clay tile.

Each building has two separate homes inside. There is one home on the ground floor and another on the first floor. The stairs that lead to the upper homes are usually shared by two units. The entrance to the lower homes is right next to these stairs.

The buildings are two storeys high. They are built with brick walls and have tiled roofs. The verandas and railings are made of timber. The style of these homes is called Federation. The outside of the buildings is in good condition.

Why Are These Homes Important?

These terrace houses are special because they show how homes were built in the early 1900s. They were part of the effort to rebuild Sydney after a major health event.

They are also part of the Millers Point Conservation Area. This area is a well-preserved neighborhood with old homes and public spaces. Some buildings in this area date back to the 1830s. It's a great example of how people changed the land in the 19th century.

Because of their history and design, 27a-35a Dalgety Road, Millers Point was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on April 2, 1999. This listing helps protect these important buildings for the future.