Monday, 9 July 2012

The Rocks, Sailor's Home

The former Sailor's Home is located along George Street at The Rocks. The original block was designed by Weaver & Kemp and built in 1864 in the Victorian Italianate architectural style, as cheap, clean accommodation for sailors. The streetfront block was designed by Spain & Cosh and built in 1926 in the Inter-War Free Classical architectural style. A continuous parapet in Classical Revival style links the blocks. The Sailor's Home hosted sailors until the 1970s and now houses the Billich Gallery and a Sailors Thai restaurant.
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17 comments:

  1. HelsMonday, 9 July 2012 at 00:58:00 GMT+10

    As far as we can tell from the outside, that must have been a fine place for young sailors, whilst in port. Otherwise I bet their mothers would have worried about what sort of dive they slept in :)

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  2. Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.comMonday, 9 July 2012 at 01:17:00 GMT+10

    Sounds like a good re-use for what was a very useful building in its time.

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  3. MarkMonday, 9 July 2012 at 08:40:00 GMT+10

    I can't believe it was used until the 70's!

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  4. January ZeleneMonday, 9 July 2012 at 16:27:00 GMT+10

    very nice building! :)

    Dropping by from MYM…Zinnia , Pomelos and Pineapples, Serious Taxi Driver and White & Yellow Flower

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  5. JoeMonday, 9 July 2012 at 19:00:00 GMT+10

    Looks like a plush address for sailors in port.

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  6. lina@home sweet homeMonday, 9 July 2012 at 22:49:00 GMT+10

    This historical building is very well maintained.

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  7. LizMonday, 9 July 2012 at 23:33:00 GMT+10

    Great shot. Have a fabulous week.

    Liz @ MLC
    Liz @ YACB

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  8. SmilingSallyMonday, 9 July 2012 at 23:55:00 GMT+10

    That sky is so blue-tiful!

    Happy Blue Monday, Jim.

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  9. snakeMonday, 9 July 2012 at 23:58:00 GMT+10

    Hurrah! A webpage from where I can really obtain valuable facts and improve my knowledge.

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  10. joanneTuesday, 10 July 2012 at 02:48:00 GMT+10

    reminds me of the 'Seaman's Bethel'....a similar home for sailor's in New Bedford, Mass, and now a museum of sorts......great shot, too

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  11. J.Rylie.CTuesday, 10 July 2012 at 04:04:00 GMT+10

    Very pretty.

    My BLUES please come and see. Have a fabulous Monday!

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  12. Leah H.Tuesday, 10 July 2012 at 05:55:00 GMT+10

    One cool sailors home.. Great post:)

    Visiting for MYM- hope you can stop by..

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  13. Magical Mystical TeacherTuesday, 10 July 2012 at 05:55:00 GMT+10

    A building that substantial and grand deserves to have many lives!

    Blue Jacket, Red Hat

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  14. Chubskulit RoseTuesday, 10 July 2012 at 12:46:00 GMT+10

    Lovely!

    Come and have some of my Yummy Yellows. Have a great week!

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  15. Leah H.Tuesday, 10 July 2012 at 14:02:00 GMT+10

    Visiting again for Blue Monday- hope you can stop by..

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  16. NeabearTuesday, 10 July 2012 at 15:33:00 GMT+10

    Interesting building! I think it is cool that it has been maintained. Historical buildings can be fascinating.

    Happy Belated Blue Monday!

    ~Linnea

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  17. Melbourne Australia PhotosFriday, 13 July 2012 at 07:52:00 GMT+10

    Nicely renovated!

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