Regency Townhouses facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Regency Townhouses |
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Regency Townhouses at 57-61 Lower Fort Street, pictured in 2019.
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| Location | 57, 59, 61 Lower Fort Street, Millers Point, City of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Architectural style(s) | Victorian Regency |
| Official name: Regency Townhouses | |
| Type | State heritage (built) |
| Designated | 2 April 1999 |
| Reference no. | 887 |
| Type | Town House |
| Category | Residential buildings (private) |
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The Regency Townhouses are a group of historic buildings in Millers Point, a suburb of Sydney, Australia. These buildings used to be homes, but now they are offices. They are located at 57-61 Lower Fort Street.
These townhouses are very special because they are listed on the New South Wales State Heritage Register. This means they are important to the history of New South Wales and are protected. They were added to this list on April 2, 1999.
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A Glimpse into History
Millers Point is one of the oldest places where European settlers first lived in Australia. It was a busy area for ships and sea activities. The Regency Townhouses are part of a beautiful group of buildings. They are built in the Victorian Regency style, which was popular in London.
In 1985, the Department of Housing started renting out these buildings.
What Do They Look Like?
These townhouses are three stories tall, just like many homes in London. They also have a basement level. The buildings are set back from the street. A cast-iron fence surrounds them.
Special Features
You can see a classic portico at the entrance. A portico is a porch with columns. The buildings are made of painted masonry (stone or brickwork) and have a roof made of corrugated iron.
The outside of the buildings is in good condition.
Changes Over Time
Some parts of the outside have been changed. For example, the windows and the fanlight (a window above a door) have been altered.
Why Are They Important?
The Regency Townhouses are very important because they are a great example of the Regency style. They look almost exactly as they did when they were first built.
They are part of the Millers Point Conservation Area. This area is special because it has many old homes and places related to shipping. These buildings show how people adapted the landscape in the 1800s.
The Regency Townhouses were officially listed on the New South Wales State Heritage Register on April 2, 1999. This listing helps protect them for future generations.
