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Unwin's Stores
The Unwin's Stores are heritage-listed shops and formerly a residence located at 7785 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. It was built from 1843 to 1846 for Frederick Wright Unwin. It is also known as Unwins. 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 Frederic Wright Unwin constructed this building between 1843-46. Each tenement of three stories contained dwelling, kitchen and shop. The land on which Unwin's stores now stands was originally part of Sydney's first hospital and gardens. The site of 77 George Street was originally land grant, granted to William Carr and George John Rogers by George Gipps, Sir George Gipps in 1838. Land occupied by 7985 George Street had been granted to Jo ... [...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] |
