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Captain Tench Arcade
The Captain Tench Arcade is a heritage-listed shops, Arcade (architecture), arcade and restaurant and former residence located at 111-115 George Street, Sydney, George Street, in the inner city Sydney suburb of The Rocks, New South Wales, The Rocks in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia. The 1985 additions to the rear were designed by Kell & Rigby. The property was built in 1920. It is also known as Captain Tench Arcade (since 1985). The property is owned by Property NSW, an government agency, agency of the Government of New South Wales. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 10 May 2002. History This land was part of the first hospital complex serving the early colony. The second brick ward/store was erected on this site. After the hospital moved in 1816, the land remained vacant. William Charles was land grant, granted the land in 1842 when he divided it into three lots, however he appears to have control of it from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Street, Sydney
George Street is a street in the central business district of Sydney. It was Sydney's original high street, and remains one of the busiest streets in the city centre. It connects a number of the city's most important buildings and precincts. There are more high rise buildings here than on any other street in Australia. Amongst Australia's 100 largest listed companies, more are located here than on any other street. The street begins in the north end of Sydney in The Rocks, near the Sydney Harbour Bridge, and extends to the southern end of the city, near Central Station and Ultimo, where it leads into Railway Square. From here Broadway is the continuation of George Street turning westwards, leading to the western suburbs as Parramatta Road. History The origins of George Street lie in the layout of the Sydney Cove colony. Captain Arthur Phillip placed the convicts and marines on the rocky western slopes of the bay. A track leading from the convicts' encampment in the ar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
