Nurses Cottage facts for kids
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| Location | 5 Market Street, Berrima, Wingecarribee Shire, New South Wales, Australia |
| Official name: Nurses Cottage | |
| Type | state heritage (built) |
| Designated | 2 April 1999 |
| Reference no. | 99 |
| Type | Cottage |
| Category | Residential buildings (private) |
The Nurses Cottage is a special old house located at 5 Market Street in Berrima, Australia. It's also known as Rose Cottage. This cottage is considered a heritage site, meaning it's important to history. It was officially added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on April 2, 1999.
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A Look Back: The History of Nurses Cottage
The Nurses Cottage was built around 1890. It was first used as a home for nurses. These nurses worked for the people living in the nearby Magistrate's House. Over the years, the cottage had other important jobs. It was once a place where babies received health care. Later, it became a shop selling gifts and fun collectibles.
What Nurses Cottage Looks Like
The Nurses Cottage is a small, one-story house. It is made of weatherboard, which is a type of wooden siding. The roof has a pointed shape, called a gabled roof. This roof extends over the front porch, creating a covered area. The porch has square wooden posts. It also has decorative, wavy wooden pieces at the ends. The main parts of the roof have small vents. These vents have pointed tops and help with air flow. The windows on the front of the house have small glass panes. Each window has two sections with six panes each.
Why Nurses Cottage is Important
The Nurses Cottage is very important to the local community. It is one of the oldest houses in Berrima. It also has a special connection to the Magistrate's House next door. The cottage is a great example of the small wooden houses built in Berrima in the 1800s. You can still see many of its original features. It is also part of a group of historic buildings. These include the Market Place area and the White Horse Inn.
Heritage Listing Details
The Nurses Cottage was officially listed on the New South Wales State Heritage Register on April 2, 1999. This listing helps protect the cottage for future generations.
