83-85 Kent Street, Millers Point facts for kids
Quick facts for kids 83-85 Kent Street, Millers Point |
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83-85 Kent Street, pictured in 2019.
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| Location | 83, 85 Kent 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. | 879 |
| Type | Terrace |
| Category | Residential buildings (private) |
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83-85 Kent Street, Millers Point is a special old building in Millers Point, a suburb of Sydney, Australia. It used to be a home but is now a boarding house. This building is listed on the New South Wales State Heritage Register. This means it is an important part of history and needs to be protected. It was added to the list on April 2, 1999.
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A Look Back: History of the Building
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. This building became a boarding house and was first rented out by the NSW Department of Housing in 1984.
What the Building Looks Like
This building is one of a pair of similar houses. It has two main floors and extra rooms in the attic. You can see special curved windows called dormer windows on the roof. The balcony has pretty iron decorations and a fancy border called a frieze. The fence on the ground floor also has a decorative spear-like design.
Building Materials and Style
The walls are made of stone covered with painted plaster. The main roof is made of slate, which is a type of rock. The balcony roof and the back part of the house have a corrugated iron roof. The house also has lovely painted wooden parts. The style of the building is called Victorian Italianate. This means it looks like buildings from Italy during the Victorian era.
The outside of the building is in good condition, showing it has been well cared for.
Why This Building is Special
As of November 2000, this building was seen as a good example of a two-story Victorian house. It is part of the Millers Point Conservation Area. This area is a well-preserved neighborhood with homes and public spaces. These buildings date back to the 1830s. They show how people adapted the land in the 1800s.
83-85 Kent Street, Millers Point was officially added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on April 2, 1999. This listing helps protect its historical value for the future.
