The Connaught (Sydney) facts for kids
The Connaught is a famous apartment building in Sydney, Australia. It stands tall and looks over a beautiful park called Hyde Park. This building is special because it was one of the first very tall apartment buildings in Sydney where people could own their own apartments, and many well-known people have lived there.
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A Look Back at The Connaught's History
The land where The Connaught stands today used to be home to a place called the Paris Theatre. A famous architect named Walter Burley Griffin designed this theater. It was taken down in 1981 to make way for the new building.
Building a Landmark
The Connaught building has thirty floors! It was finished in 1984 by a company called Civil & Civic. This company also helped build the amazing Sydney Opera House. The building was named after the Duke of Connaught, who was Prince Arthur. He was the third son of Queen Victoria and used to be a very important leader in Canada, known as the Governor-General.
Famous People Who Lived Here
Over its more than thirty years, The Connaught has been home to many interesting people.
Well-Known Residents
Some of the famous residents have included singers like Michael Hutchence and Kylie Minogue. Also, reporters such as Jana Wendt and Richard Wilkins have lived there. Film critic Margaret Pomeranz and show business star Barry Crocker were also residents. Other notable people include lawyer Chris Murphy and businessman Max Moore-Wilton.
