32-40 Kent Street, Millers Point facts for kids
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32-40 Kent Street, Millers Point, NSW
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| Location | 32, 34, 36, 38, 40 Kent Street, Millers Point, City of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Built | 1860s |
| Architectural style(s) | Victorian Filigree |
| Official name: Terrace | |
| Type | State heritage (built) |
| Designated | 2 April 1999 |
| Reference no. | 864 |
| Type | Terrace |
| Category | Residential buildings (private) |
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The buildings at 32-40 Kent Street, Millers Point are special old terrace houses in Millers Point, a suburb in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. These houses are important because they are "heritage-listed," which means they are protected due to their historical value. They were added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on April 2, 1999.
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A Look Back in Time
Millers Point is one of the oldest places where European settlers first lived in Australia. It was also a very busy area for ships and sea-related jobs. These terrace houses were built in the 1860s. Later, in 1982, the NSW Department of Housing started renting them out.
What the Houses Look Like
These are simple, two-storey Victorian terrace houses. Each house has two bedrooms.
Cool Features of the Houses
- They have a balcony that sticks out over the footpath.
- The verandah (a covered porch) is made of corrugated iron.
- On the top floor, there's a French door.
- The front door has a special window above it called a fanlight.
- On the ground floor, there's a sash window with a flat sill.
Building Materials and Style
The houses are built from painted brickwork. Their roofs are made of corrugated galvanised iron. The balcony is made of timber and has decorative cast iron columns and fancy iron lace. The style of the houses is called Victorian Filigree.
The outside of the houses is in good shape. They were last checked on February 19, 1995, and are mostly still in their original condition.
Why These Houses Are Special
These houses from the 1860s are part of a group of buildings that look great together on the street. They help make the area special.
They are also part of the Millers Point Conservation Area. This is a well-preserved area with homes and public spaces that date back to the 1830s. It's a great example of how people changed the landscape in the 1800s.
Because of their history and importance, 32-40 Kent Street, Millers Point was officially added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on April 2, 1999.
