Wednesday, 17 July 2013

The Rocks, terrace houses

These heritage listed terrace houses are located along Cumberland Street at The Rocks. These four terraces, built in 1890 in the Victorian architectural style, are typical examples of terraces built in this area at that time. They continued to be used as residences to the late 1970s but became derelict for a number of years until they were restored in 1996.
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20 comments:

  1. Billy Blue EyesWednesday, 17 July 2013 at 00:15:00 GMT+10

    So what are they used for now, houseing or offices? They look outof palce with the skyscrapers behind.

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    1. JimWednesday, 17 July 2013 at 07:36:00 GMT+10

      I believe they are used for housing again now. There's nothing to indicate that they are used for anything commercial.

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  2. HelsWednesday, 17 July 2013 at 01:27:00 GMT+10

    Bill,

    nooooo the skyscrapers are out of place :)
    I love the terraces!

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  3. JocelynWednesday, 17 July 2013 at 12:14:00 GMT+10

    Wow, what a great piece of architecture! It surely has stood the test of time.

    Jocelyn @ http://justalittlesouthernhospitality.blogspot.com/

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  4. JoeWednesday, 17 July 2013 at 17:18:00 GMT+10

    A wonderful moment frozen in time.

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  5. Gemma WisemanWednesday, 17 July 2013 at 20:25:00 GMT+10

    I am wondering about the word "Science" top left! Is that a clue? Delightful terraces!

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    1. JimWednesday, 17 July 2013 at 23:03:00 GMT+10

      That is painted on the back of a building known as Science House.

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  6. AnonymousWednesday, 17 July 2013 at 22:30:00 GMT+10

    Quite the building and great shot ~ Happy Week to you ^_^

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  7. aspiritofsimplicityWednesday, 17 July 2013 at 22:31:00 GMT+10

    Beautiful old building. I love when these places are restored to their former glory.

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  8. Meghana HassanThursday, 18 July 2013 at 00:02:00 GMT+10

    Beautifully captured...

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  9. TexWisGirlFriday, 19 July 2013 at 09:29:00 GMT+10

    very ornate railings! pretty!

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  10. Jan n JerFriday, 19 July 2013 at 09:36:00 GMT+10

    Nice piece of history on this place!

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  11. Elizabeth EdwardsFriday, 19 July 2013 at 09:37:00 GMT+10

    so decorative - thanks for linking up at FF. ( :

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  12. LVFriday, 19 July 2013 at 10:13:00 GMT+10

    What a great structure. It definitely needed the terraces. Here, we would call them balconies.

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  13. AnonymousFriday, 19 July 2013 at 12:50:00 GMT+10

    Really pretty. Nice that they were restored.

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  14. Bridget LarsenFriday, 19 July 2013 at 19:51:00 GMT+10

    aaah terraces, gorgeous building from the outside but very dark and damp inside
    Bridget #13

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  15. AnonymousFriday, 19 July 2013 at 22:00:00 GMT+10

    Lovely structure. I love the wrought iron railings.

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  16. Tanya BreeseFriday, 19 July 2013 at 23:15:00 GMT+10

    it almost looks like something from new orleans with the iron terraces!

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  17. Pamela GordonSaturday, 20 July 2013 at 00:08:00 GMT+10

    I was going to say the same thing as Tanya did above. I like the wrought iron work. It's nice that this building has been preserved.

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  18. Ruth KellySaturday, 20 July 2013 at 00:44:00 GMT+10

    Back in 1890 they certainly put more craftsmanship into their work - they are wonderful.

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