Balmain Hospital Main Building, Heritage hospital building in Balmain, Australia
The main building connects two substantial wards through a symmetrical red brick facade with stone trims in Federation Anglo-Dutch architectural style.
The building originated from an 1871 cottage called Alderley, which transformed into a hospital after its purchase by the New South Wales Government in 1885.
The structure represents the evolution of medical facilities in Sydney, transitioning from residential buildings to formal healthcare institutions for working communities.
The building maintains its administrative function within the Balmain Hospital complex, which provides rehabilitation and aged care services to local residents.
The Evans Ward retains original nineteenth-century features including timber window joinery, pressed metal ceilings, and detailed leadlight windows.
Location: New South Wales
GPS coordinates: -33.85950,151.18200
Latest update: March 15, 2025 00:08
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