About Cadman's Cottage
Cadmans Cottage in Sydney is the oldest surviving colonial-era building in The Rocks district. Built between 1815 and 1816, it originally served as a residence for the colony's coxswains' inspectors. The design is attributed to the renowned architect Francis Greenway. As the first substantial building on the shoreline of Sydney Cove, it holds great historical significance. The tide once reached right up to the house, but later land reclamation for Circular Quay has left the water about a hundred meters away today. Over the decades, the building's use changed several times, from a water police station to lodgings for sailors. Following a restoration that began in 1972, the cottage is now run by Sydney Harbour National Park as a visitor information center. You can tour the house on weekdays and gain insight into Sydney's early history and the development of the waterfront.
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- Category
- Sight › Historic sites
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- Address
- 110 George St
2000 Sydney, Australia - District
- The Rocks
- Phone
- +61292408500
- Website
- www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au
- cadman.cottage@npws.nsw.gov.au
- Coordinates
- -33.85887° N · 151.20915° E
- Data quality
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- Identifier
- ID b08701be-d13…
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quick answersWhat is Cadman's Cottage in Sydney?
Cadman's Cottage is the oldest surviving colonial-era building in The Rocks district of Sydney, Australia. It was built between 1815 and 1816 and originally served as a residence for the colonial coxswains' superintendents. The design is attributed to the renowned architect Francis Greenway.
Why is Cadman's Cottage so historically significant?
Cadman's Cottage in Sydney is considered the first solid building on the shoreline of Sydney Cove. Originally, the tide reached right up to the house. Thanks to the land reclamation later carried out for Circular Quay, the water is now about a hundred meters away. Over the decades, the building's use changed several times, including serving as a water police station and as lodging for sailors.
Can you visit Cadman's Cottage?
Yes, according to the information available, you can visit Cadman's Cottage in Sydney on weekdays; opening hours may change. Following a restoration that began in 1972, Sydney Harbour National Park operates the building as an information center. You'll find Cadman's Cottage at 110 George St in The Rocks, where you get an insight into the early history of Sydney and the development of the harbor front.
What can you see around Cadman's Cottage?
Around Cadman's Cottage in The Rocks, Sydney, you'll find several attractions within a few minutes' walk. These include the Captain William Bligh Statue (about 67 meters), the Westpac Museum (about 91 meters), and the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia (about 108 meters). The historic ASN Co building (about 112 meters) and the Commissioner's Steps (about 114 meters) are also very close by.
Are there restaurants and tours near Cadman's Cottage?
Yes, there is a wide selection of places to eat around Cadman's Cottage in Sydney. travelguide195 lists around 167 restaurants within 500 meters. Cadman's Cottage is also part of the tour "Sydney in One Day: From the Harbor to the Tower."
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The last relic of the small, relatively plain buildings that once ringed Sydney Cove in the early colonial period, this small sandstone cottage was built in 1815-1816. The building has survived largely because of constant government or institutional ownership. Restoration began in 1972 and the building is now used as an information centre by the National Parks and Wildlife Service. The Cottage was built by the water side, but with reclamation over the years, the shoreline of Sydney Cove is now 100 metres distant.
Source: Wikivoyage, „Sydney/The Rocks“ · authors per page history · CC BY-SA 4.0 · as of 6/1/2016