1816 – Cadmans Cottage, The Rocks, Sydney, Australia
Cadmans Cottage is the oldest surviving residential building in Sydney, having been built in 1816 for the use of the governmental coxswains and their crews.
The Rocks Sydney
1835 – St. Brigid’s Church, The Rocks, Sydney, Australia
Situated in Sydney’s historic Rocks precinct, St Brigid’s is the oldest surviving place of Catholic worship in Australia. Governor Richard Bourke approved the site and building plan in 1833: “for a Roman Catholic School House,
1840 – The Garrison Church, The Rocks, Sydney, Australia
Architect: Henry Ginn
“The builder was Edward Flood and accepted price for materials is interesting to scan, Bricks were 2/15 a thousand.
1882 – Former Police Station, The Rocks, Sydney, Australia
Architect: James Barnet
Beautiful sandstone facade on this well maintained heritage building, and considered to be one of State Architect James Barnet’s best small-scale works.
1886 – English, Scottish & Australian Bank, The Rocks, Sydney, Australia
Architect: William Wardell
Constructed from sandstone and designed in the Gothic Revival style by prominent architect William Wardell, this a rare Sydney example of the secular use of this type of architecture which is more commonly associated with ecclesiastical or academic buildings.
1887 – Harbour Rocks Hotel, 34 Harrington St, The Rocks, Sydney, Australia
Fine colonial building now renovated into fashionable hotel.
1908 – The Observer Hotel, The Rocks, Sydney, Australia
Architect: Halligan & Wilton
A pub has stood on this site since 1848. Built in the Federation Free Style Art Nouveau in 1908 by architects Halligan &
1970s – Proposed Redevelopment of The Rocks, Sydney
Proposed redevelopment of The Rocks area of Sydney in the 1970s. The Rocks is the oldest part of the city and contains many heritage buildings.
