Terrace

Item details


Name of item:	Terrace
Type of item:	Built
Group/Collection:	Residential buildings (private)
Category:	Terrace
Location:	Lat: -33.8578439354 Long: 151.2044294775
Primary address:	1-63 Windmill Street, Millers Point, NSW 2000
Parish:	St Philip
County:	Cumberland
Local govt. area:	Sydney
Local Aboriginal Land Council:	Metropolitan

Property description

Lot/Volume Code	Lot/Volume Number	Section Number	Plan/Folio Code	Plan/Folio Number
PART LOT	42		DP	1199181

All addresses

Street Address	Suburb/town	LGA	Parish	County	Type
1-63 Windmill Street	Millers Point	Sydney	St Philip	Cumberland	Primary Address

Owner/s

Organisation Name	Owner Category	Date Ownership Updated
	Private	08 Mar 21
	Private

Statement of significance:


	This is an extensive group of Federation style terraces in very good condition, having high streetscape value. It is part of the Millers Point Conservation Area, an intact residential and maritime precinct. It contains residential buildings and civic spaces dating from the 1830's and is an important example of C19th adaptation of the landscape.
	Date significance updated: 23 Nov 00
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Description


Construction years:	1910-
Physical description:	Two storey, three bedroom, Federation terrace with gable to street. Decorative pressed metal gable detailing. Storeys: 2 Construction: Face brick, painted reinforced concrete, pressed metal, corrugated galvanised iron, painted joinery. Cast iron railings. Style: Federation
Physical condition and/or Archaeological potential:	External: Good
Modifications and dates:	External: Surface mounted services.


Current use:	Residence
Former use:	Aboriginal land, town lot

History

Historical notes:

ABORIGINAL OCCUPATION
The "Eora people" was the name given to the coastal Aborigines around Sydney. Central Sydney is therefore often referred to as "Eora Country". Within the City of Sydney local government area, the traditional owners are the Cadigal and Wangal bands of the Eora. There is no written record of the name of the language spoken and currently there are debates as whether the coastal peoples spoke a separate language "Eora" or whether this was actually a dialect of the Dharug language. Remnant bushland in places like Blackwattle Bay retain elements of traditional plant, bird and animal life, including fish and rock oysters (Anita Heiss, "Aboriginal People and Place", Barani: Indigenous History of Sydney City http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/barani).

Prior to European settlement the Millers Point area was part of the wider Cadigal territory, in which the clan fished, hunted and gathered shellfish from the nearby mudflats. Shellfish residue was deposited in middens, in the area known to the early Europeans as Cockle Bay; the middens were later utilised by the Europeans in lime kilns for building purposes. The Millers Point area was known to the Cadigal as Coodye, and Dawes Point as Tar-ra/Tarra (Sydney City Council, 2019).

With the invasion of the Sydney region, the Cadigal and Wangal people were decimated but there are descendants still living in Sydney today. All cities include many immigrants in their population. Aboriginal people from across the state have been attracted to suburbs such as Pyrmont, Balmain, Rozelle, Glebe and Redfern since the 1930s. Changes in government legislation in the 1960s provided freedom of movement enabling more Aboriginal people to choose to live in Sydney (Anita Heiss, "Aboriginal People and Place", Barani: Indigenous History of Sydney City http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/barani).

Millers Point:
Millers Point is one of the earliest areas of European settlement in Australia, and a focus for maritime activities.

This terrace was built circa 1910 as part of the post-plague redevelopment. An 1880 plan shows a two storey hotel on this site.

In 1958 architect John Fisher (member of the Institute of Architects, the Cumberland County Council Historic Buildings Committee and on the first Council of the National Trust of Australia (NSW) after its reformation in 1960), with the help of artist Cedric Flower, convinced Taubmans to paint the central bungalow at 50 Argyle Place. This drew attention to the importance of the Rocks for the first time. As a result, Fisher was able to negotiate leases for Bligh House (later Clyde Bank) and houses in Windmill Street for various medical societies (Lucas & McGinness, 2012).

First tenanted by Department of Housing in 1982.

Historic themes

Australian theme (abbrev)	New South Wales theme	Local theme
1. Environment-Tracing the evolution of a continent's special environments	Environment - naturally evolved-Activities associated with the physical surroundings that support human life and influence or shape human cultures.	Changing the environment-
3. Economy-Developing local, regional and national economies	Environment - cultural landscape-Activities associated with the interactions between humans, human societies and the shaping of their physical surroundings	Developing local, regional and national economies-National Theme 3
3. Economy-Developing local, regional and national economies	Environment - cultural landscape-Activities associated with the interactions between humans, human societies and the shaping of their physical surroundings	Landscapes and gardens of domestic accommodation-
4. Settlement-Building settlements, towns and cities	Accommodation-Activities associated with the provision of accommodation, and particular types of accommodation – does not include architectural styles – use the theme of Creative Endeavour for such activities.	Worker's Dwellings-
4. Settlement-Building settlements, towns and cities	Accommodation-Activities associated with the provision of accommodation, and particular types of accommodation – does not include architectural styles – use the theme of Creative Endeavour for such activities.	Building settlements, towns and cities-National Theme 4
4. Settlement-Building settlements, towns and cities	Accommodation-Activities associated with the provision of accommodation, and particular types of accommodation – does not include architectural styles – use the theme of Creative Endeavour for such activities.	Terrace-
4. Settlement-Building settlements, towns and cities	Towns, suburbs and villages-Activities associated with creating, planning and managing urban functions, landscapes and lifestyles in towns, suburbs and villages	20th century Suburban Developments-
4. Settlement-Building settlements, towns and cities	Towns, suburbs and villages-Activities associated with creating, planning and managing urban functions, landscapes and lifestyles in towns, suburbs and villages	20th Century infrastructure-
7. Governing-Governing	Government and Administration-Activities associated with the governance of local areas, regions, the State and the nation, and the administration of public programs - includes both principled and corrupt activities.	Developing roles for government - building and operating public infrastructure-
7. Governing-Governing	Government and Administration-Activities associated with the governance of local areas, regions, the State and the nation, and the administration of public programs - includes both principled and corrupt activities.	Developing roles for government - providing low-cost housing, flats etc-
8. Culture-Developing cultural institutions and ways of life	Domestic life-Activities associated with creating, maintaining, living in and working around houses and institutions.	Ways of life 1900-1950-
8. Culture-Developing cultural institutions and ways of life	Domestic life-Activities associated with creating, maintaining, living in and working around houses and institutions.	Ways of life 1950-2000-

Recommended management:

Recommendations

Management Category	Description	Date Updated
Recommended Management	Review a Conservation Management Plan (CMP)	18 Jan 21
Recommended Management	Prepare a maintenance schedule or guidelines
Recommended Management	Carry out interpretation, promotion and/or education

Procedures /Exemptions

Section of act	Description	Title	Comments	Action date
CMP-Endorse	Conservation Plan submitted for endorsement	duplicate (corrupted, it freezes when we try to update it)
CMP-Endorse	Conservation Plan submitted for endorsement	CMP for 15 Windmill Street, Millers Point submitted by LAHC		Dec 2 2015
CMP-Endorse	Conservation Plan submitted for endorsement	CMP for 21 Windmill Street, Millers Point submitted by LAHC		Mar 11 2016
CMP-Endorse	Conservation Plan submitted for endorsement	CMP for 25 Windmill Street Millers Point		Mar 11 2016
CMP-Endorse	Conservation Plan submitted for endorsement	CMP for 29 Windmill Street Millers Point		Mar 11 2016
CMP-Endorse	Conservation Plan submitted for endorsement	CMP for 19 Windmill Street, Millers Point submitted by LAHC		May 26 2016
CMP-Endorse	Conservation Plan submitted for endorsement	CMP for 27 Windmill Street, Millers Point submitted by LAHC		Jun 7 2016
CMP-Endorse	Conservation Plan submitted for endorsement	CMP for 27 Windmill Street, Millers Point submitted by LAHC		Jun 7 2016
CMP-Endorse	Conservation Plan submitted for endorsement	CMP for 17 Windmill Street, Millers Point		Jun 14 2016
CMP-Endorse	Conservation Plan submitted for endorsement	CMP for 7 Windmill Street Millers Point		Jul 7 2016
CMP-Endorse	Conservation Plan submitted for endorsement	CMP for 31 Windmill Street, Millers Point		Jul 14 2016
CMP-Endorse	Conservation Plan submitted for endorsement	CMP for 45 Windmill Street Millers Point		Jul 14 2016
CMP-Endorse	Conservation Plan submitted for endorsement	CMP for 13 Windmill Street Millers Point		Jul 14 2016
CMP-Endorse	Conservation Plan submitted for endorsement	CMP for 35 Windmill Street Millers Point		Jul 14 2016
CMP-Endorse	Conservation Plan submitted for endorsement	CMP for 3 Windmill Street Millers Point		Jul 14 2016
CMP-Endorse	Conservation Plan submitted for endorsement	CMP for 41 Windmill Street Millers Point		Jul 14 2016
CMP-Endorse	Conservation Plan submitted for endorsement	CMP for 23 Windmill Street Millers Point		Jul 14 2016
CMP-Endorse	Conservation Plan submitted for endorsement	CMP for 13 Windmill Street, Millers Point		Jul 14 2016
CMP-Endorse	Conservation Plan submitted for endorsement	CMP for 39 Windmill Street, Millers Point		Aug 17 2016
CMP-Endorse	Conservation Plan submitted for endorsement	CMP for 43 Windmill Street, Millers Point		Aug 17 2016
CMP-Endorse	Conservation Plan submitted for endorsement	CMP for 49 Windmill Street, Millers Point		Aug 17 2016
CMP-Endorse	Conservation Plan submitted for endorsement	CMP for 57 Windmill Street, Millers Point		Aug 19 2016
CMP-Endorse	Conservation Plan submitted for endorsement	CMP for 51 Windmill Street Millers Point		Aug 19 2016
CMP-Endorse	Conservation Plan submitted for endorsement	CMP for 59 Windmill Street, Millers Point		Sep 1 2016
CMP-Endorse	Conservation Plan submitted for endorsement	CMP for 63 Windmill Street, Millers Point		Sep 8 2016
CMP-Endorse	Conservation Plan submitted for endorsement	CMP for 11 Windmill Street, Millers Point		Sep 15 2016
CMP-Endorse	Conservation Plan submitted for endorsement	CMP for 55 Windmill Street, Millers Point		Sep 15 2016
CMP-Endorse	Conservation Plan submitted for endorsement	CMP for 33 Windmill Street, Millers Point		Sep 15 2016
CMP-Endorse	Conservation Plan submitted for endorsement	CMP for 53 Windmill Street, Millers Point		Sep 15 2016
CMP-Endorse	Conservation Plan submitted for endorsement	CMP for 9 Windmill Street, Millers Point		Sep 15 2016
CMP-Endorse	Conservation Plan submitted for endorsement	CMP for 37 Windmill Street, Millers Point		Sep 21 2016
CMP-Endorse	Conservation Plan submitted for endorsement	CMP for 1 Windmill Street, Millers Point		Feb 3 2017
CMP-Endorse	Conservation Plan submitted for endorsement	CMP for 5 Windmill Street, Millers Point.		Aug 23 2017
CMP-Endorse	Conservation Plan submitted for endorsement	CMP for 61 Windmill Street		Nov 7 2017
CMP-Endorse	Conservation Plan submitted for endorsement	CMP for 47 Windmill Street, Millers Point		Feb 20 2018
57(2)	Exemption to allow work	Standard Exemptions	HERITAGE ACT 1977 ORDER UNDER SECTION 57(2) TO GRANT STANDARD EXEMPTIONS FROM APPROVAL I, Penny Sharpe, the Minister for Heritage, on the recommendation of the Heritage Council of New South Wales and under section 57(2) of the Heritage Act 1977: revoke the order made on 2 June 2022 and published in the Government Gazette Number 262 of 17 June 2022; and grant an exemption from section 57(1) of the Act in respect of the engaging in or carrying out the class of activities described in clause 2 Schedule A in such circumstances specified by the relevant standards in clause 2 Schedule A and General Conditions in clause 3 Schedule A. This Order takes effect on the date it is published in the NSW Government Gazette. Dated this 29th day of October 2025 The Hon Penny Sharpe MLC Minister for Heritage For more information on standard exemptions click on the link below.	Nov 7 2025

Standard exemptions for engaging in or carrying out activities / works otherwise prohibited by section 57(1) of the Heritage Act 1977

Listings

Heritage Listing	Listing Title	Listing Number	Gazette Date	Gazette Number	Gazette Page
Heritage Act - State Heritage Register		00896	02 Apr 99	27	1546
Heritage Act - s.170 NSW State agency heritage register
Local Environmental Plan	CSH Local Environmental Plan 4		07 Apr 00

Study details

Title	Year	Number	Author	Inspected by	Guidelines used
Department of Housing s170 Register	1998		Brooks & Associates		Yes
Department of Housing s170 Register	1998		Brooks & Associates		Yes

References, internet links & images

Type	Author	Year	Title	Internet Links
Written	GML Heritage	-1	1-63 Windmill Street - Conservation Management Plans - 32 CMPs
Written	Lucas, Clive & McGinness, Mark	2012	'John Fisher, 1924-2012 - champion of the state's structures'

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Data source


The information for this entry comes from the following source:
Name:	Heritage NSW
Database number:	5045227
File number:	EF14/5633

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