28 Lower Fort Street, Millers Point facts for kids
Quick facts for kids 28 Lower Fort Street, Millers Point |
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26-28 Lower Fort Street, pictured in 2019.
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| Location | 28 Lower Fort Street, Millers Point, City of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Built | c. 1860 |
| Architectural style(s) | Victorian Regency |
| Official name: Townhouse | |
| Type | State heritage (built) |
| Designated | 2 April 1999 |
| Reference no. | 881 |
| Type | Historic site |
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28 Lower Fort Street, Millers Point is a special old building in Millers Point, a suburb in Sydney, Australia. It used to be a home but now it's a place where people can rent rooms, called a boarding house. This building is important because it's listed on the New South Wales State Heritage Register. This means it's protected because of its history and unique features. It was added to this list on April 2, 1999.
A Look Back: History of the Building
Millers Point is one of the oldest areas in Australia where Europeans first settled. It was a very busy place for ships and boats. This building is an early example of a Victorian-style townhouse. It was built around 1860. It's part of a row of similar houses that make up a street. In 1985, the NSW Department of Housing started renting out this property.
What the Building Looks Like
This building is a two-storey house. It's built from painted brick or stone, and it has a roof made of corrugated iron. It has a special style called Victorian Regency.
- Outside Features:
- It has a decorative cast iron fence, called a balustrade, on the ground floor.
- There's also a pretty iron lace balcony on the second floor.
- Two large "French doors" open onto this second-floor balcony.
- Inside Features:
- The building is now a boarding house with seven rooms.
- It has been changed over time with a large addition at the back.
- There's also a new building next to it that is now part of the property.
The outside of the building is in good shape.
Why This Building is Special
This two-storey Victorian townhouse was built around 1860. It's important because it's part of the Millers Point Conservation Area. This area is a well-preserved part of Sydney with many old homes and places related to shipping.
- Part of a Historic Area:
- The Millers Point Conservation Area has buildings and public spaces from the 1830s.
- It shows how people in the 1800s used and changed the land.
- Official Recognition:
- 28 Lower Fort Street, Millers Point, was officially listed on the New South Wales State Heritage Register on April 2, 1999. This protects its historical value.
