House of Bodleigh
historic site in New South Wales, Australia
The House of Bodleigh is a heritage-listed former hall located at 24–26 Kent Street, in the inner city Sydney suburb of Millers Point in the City of Sydney, local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is called Rawson Hall. There, the House of Bodleigh does not appear on the foundation stone on the front of the building. The property was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999.
History
Millers Point is one of the earliest areas of European settlement in Australia, and a focus for maritime activities. The building was constructed in 1900 on vacant land between rows of 1860s terrace housing.
Description
It is a two-storey face brick Federation building used as offices. Arched entry to doorway, fanlights over lower door and windows, with the roof concealing pediment. The materials made for constructing are Brick and stone walls. It has a corrugated galvanised iron roof.
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