Cadmans Cottage

The Cadman's Cottage is the oldest sustaining buildings from the colonial era, which in StadtteilThe Rocks (Rock ) was built in Sydney, Australia.

History

Cadman's Cottage was built from 1815 to 1816; it served as a residence for the colonial inspections of the helmsman appointed by the colonial government and its teams. The design is probably Francis Greenway assign the most important architects of Sydney's early colonial times. The building has a great historical significance to Sydney, especially because it was the first massive building, which was built on the coast line in Sydney's Rocks area today. It is reported that originally the tidal range up to 2.4 meters handed approach to the Cadman's Cottage, but backed off the water since 1816 until today at a distance of about 100 m through the land by the building of the Circular Quays. This building was used from 1816 to 1845 four helmsmen, 1845-1864 it served as the headquarters of the Sydney Water Police and from 1865 to 1970 as accommodation for sailors.

The restoration of Cadman's Cottage began in 1972 after it was declared according to the National Parks and Wildlife Act to protect values ​​monument and placed under the control of the Sydney Cove Redevelopment Authority. After an archaeological survey in preparation for the 200th anniversary of Australia in 1988, only minor work to complete the building were carried out. The building is now used by the Sydney Harbour National Park as an information center.

John Cadman

The name derives from the building was John Cadman, who was born in 1772 and was transported at the age of 25 years as a convict to Australia because he had stolen a horse. In 1821 he was pardoned by Governor Lachlan Macquarie. He lived with his wife and two stepdaughters as boat inspector from 1827 until his retirement in 1845. He stayed in the house 18 years, so he remained in that position for the longest time.

Importance

Cadman's Cottage is a national importance assigned by the Australian people, as the discovery of the original shoreline of Sydney Cove demonstrates the development of Schiffskais and Sydney itself. It is the third oldest building in Sydney and a rare and early example of an official colonial building, a residential building. This is true even though in the restoration of this residential building in 1972, the original substance was lost.

Location

The cottage is located on George Street in close proximity to the overseas passenger terminal. It can be accessed from the public Monday through Friday and the public.