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47-53 Lower Fort Street, Millers Point
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47-53 Lower Fort Street, pictured in 2019.
Location 47, 49, 51, 53 Lower Fort Street, Millers Point, City of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Architectural style(s) Victorian Italianate
Official name: Terrace
Type State heritage (built)
Designated 2 April 1999
Reference no. 906
Type Terrace
Category Residential buildings (private)
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The buildings at 47-53 Lower Fort Street, Millers Point are a group of special terrace houses in Sydney, Australia. They are located in a historic area called Millers Point. These homes are important because they are listed on the New South Wales State Heritage Register, which means they are protected for their history and unique style. They were added to this list on April 2, 1999.

What Makes These Houses Special?

These houses are a great example of Victorian Italianate style. This was a popular building style in the 1800s. They are three stories tall and have six bedrooms each.

Design Features of the Buildings

The houses have fancy iron lace on their balconies. They also have decorative friezes and brackets that add to their look.

  • The top floor has two large sash windows. These windows often have carved designs above them.
  • The middle floor has two french doors that open onto a balcony.
  • The ground floor has two more sash windows and the main front door, which has a decorative fanlight above it.
  • Steps from the front porch lead down to a basement area.

The buildings are made of painted brick or stone. They have roofs made of corrugated iron. The balconies are made of timber with iron lace, and there is a cast iron column in the middle.

Changes Over Time

Some small changes have been made to the outside of the houses over the years. For example, a timber handrail was added, and some windows were changed.

A Look at Their History

Millers Point is one of the very first places where European settlers lived in Australia. It was a busy area for ships and sea activities. These houses were built in the late 1800s. In 1992, the NSW Department of Housing started renting them out.

Why These Houses Are Protected

These Victorian Italianate terrace houses are considered very important. They help create a beautiful street view in Millers Point.

  • They are part of the Millers Point Conservation Area. This whole area is special because it's a well-preserved neighborhood with homes and public spaces from the 1830s.
  • It shows how people adapted the land in the 19th century.

Because of their importance, 47-53 Lower Fort Street, Millers Point was officially added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on April 2, 1999.

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