First Government House, Sydney, Colonial residence in Sydney, Australia
The First Government House featured a two-story structure with six rooms, two cellars, and a rear staircase, constructed using both imported and local bricks.
Governor Arthur Phillip established this residence in 1788 as the administrative center for the New South Wales colony, serving nine successive governors until 1845.
The building became a central point for interactions between European settlers and Aboriginal people, with Arabanoo, Bennelong, and Colebee residing there temporarily.
The Museum of Sydney now stands at 41 Bridge Street, incorporating archaeological remnants of the original foundation within its modern structure.
The construction utilized 5,000 bricks imported from England combined with locally produced materials, marking the first major colonial building project in Australia.
Location: New South Wales
Inception: 1789
Address: 41 Bridge St, Sydney NSW
GPS coordinates: -33.86350,151.21200
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:46
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