Eagleton Terrace facts for kids
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Eagleton Terrace, pictured in 2019.
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| Location | 67, 69, 71, 73 Lower Fort Street, Millers Point, City of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Built | c. 1860s |
| Architectural style(s) | Victorian Filigree |
| Official name: Eagleton Terrace | |
| Type | State heritage (built) |
| Designated | 2 April 1999 |
| Reference no. | 882 / 904 |
| Type | Terrace |
| Category | Residential buildings (private) |
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The Eagleton Terrace is a group of special houses in Millers Point, a suburb of Sydney, Australia. These houses are "heritage-listed," which means they are important historical buildings. They are protected because they show us what life was like a long time ago. The Eagleton Terrace was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on April 2, 1999.
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What is Eagleton Terrace?
Eagleton Terrace is a set of four terrace houses. A terrace house is a type of home that shares walls with the houses next to it. These houses are located at 67–73 Lower Fort Street. They are found in the inner city area of Sydney, in New South Wales.
When Were These Houses Built?
The Eagleton Terrace houses were built around the 1860s. This was a time when Sydney was growing quickly. Millers Point is one of the oldest areas where European people settled in Australia. It was also a very busy place for ships and sea activities.
What Do the Houses Look Like?
The houses are two storeys tall, meaning they have two main floors. They also have a basement and an attic. Each house has five bedrooms.
The outside of the houses has a special look:
- They have a beautiful cast iron lace balcony. This is like a fancy metal railing.
- There used to be a veranda, which is a covered porch. Some of these have been filled in.
- The attic has a skylight, which is a window on the roof.
- The houses are made of painted stone or brick.
- They have a slate roof and a spear fence.
- The style is called Victorian Filigree. This means they have delicate, decorative designs.
The outside of the houses is in good shape today.
Changes Over Time
Over the years, some parts of the houses have been changed. For example, some of the timber (wood) parts have been updated. Some windows on the roof, called dormers, have been removed. Also, parts of the verandas have been enclosed.
Why is Eagleton Terrace Important?
Eagleton Terrace is important because it is part of a group of old Victorian-style terrace houses. These houses help us understand the history of Sydney.
Part of a Special Area
The houses are located within the Millers Point Conservation Area. This whole area is very special because it still looks much like it did in the 1800s. It has homes and public spaces that date back to the 1830s. It's a great example of how people built and lived in the 19th century.
Eagleton Terrace was officially listed on the New South Wales State Heritage Register on April 2, 1999. This means it is recognized as a very important part of the state's history.
