The Rocks, Cadman's Cottage
Cadman's Cottage, is one of the few buildings that remain from the early period of the first European settlement at Sydney Cove. It was built in 1816 as the Coxswain’s Barracks, at what was then the water's edge, attached to Governor Macquarie’s dockyard and stores. John Cadman took up residence here in 1827 as Superintendent of Government Craft. From 1845-64, it was the Sydney Water Police Headquarters, and from 1865-1970, the Sydney Sailors’ Home Trust. The plain Georgian architecture was copied from English pattern books and was part of an attempt to build 'respectable' government buildings in the new colony. It was restored in 1972 and is now used as a museum.
What a neat structure - I really like that!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful building!
ReplyDeleteLovely photo, and I thought of Don Bank Cottage at North Sydney. I worked at NCR in Napier Street for a few years in the '80s.
ReplyDeletei really like older buildings, this one is pretty neat looking, good stuff!
ReplyDeleteThat is a really nice old building that has stood there for such a long time. They don't build like that anymore.
ReplyDeletejan, I'm not familiar with Don Bank Cottage at North Sydney. I'll have to look into it.
ReplyDeleteTHat's what happens to me, Jim. I see something of interest, like you with the benches, then I see another, then I end up with a collection. They I go out deliberately to round that collection. Then I have me a post. I tend to use all my images in the one post, or maybe two as in this week. But go for it. I would love to see a post (or a week of post) about benches in our city. Benches and the view from them. Good concept.
ReplyDeleteJim, I thought you might check out Don Bank if I mentioned it..... I looked through your suburbs and didn't see North Sydney.
ReplyDeleteAll the best - Jan
Beautiful and neat structure :)
ReplyDeleteMarinela x x x
Julie, I've posted three shots recently which have prominently featured benches and the views from them (see my links to benches). As I said, I've been inspired by the 'A Bunch of Benches' blog and I'm keeping an eye out for more of them as I go along, so I'll keep posting more of them.
ReplyDeleteI really like that old building. Did you know that Tempe House was open last weekend?
ReplyDeleteNo Ann, I didn't know that. If I knew, I would have visited. I want to see what it looks like, since they restored it.
ReplyDeleteIn the old days, you could of bought something like that for a "song"..The next time I get born, things are going to be different. I'll know what to do.
ReplyDeleteOh, I've been in there! Nice picture. Thanks for explaining it.
ReplyDeleteI like its simplicity and that beautiful pale stone!
ReplyDeleteI'm always happy when beautiful old buildings are restored!
ReplyDeleteI know it is a bit late now to berate Sydney for destroying its earliest history, but sheeesh :( At least this lovely building should be protected for ever.
ReplyDeleteWe must revisit The Rocks, next visit to Sydney.
What a lovely cottage!
ReplyDeleteI love this little bit of history (and the building is very interesting). Poignant that the settlers wanted to copy buildings from the country they emigrated from.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful building!
ReplyDeleteLooks nice :) I like your blog, just found it and added to favorites!
ReplyDeleteCheers!
Mirella