Brooklyn Hotel, The Rocks, Heritage site and hotel in The Rocks, Australia
The Brooklyn Hotel is a heritage building featuring a four-story brick and sandstone facade with a central projecting bay and open balconies facing George Street. It operates today as a bar and restaurant managed by Property NSW.
The building was erected in 1912 following a design by Walter Liberty Vernon, constructed on the site of the original Parade Ground of the Colony. This location held significance in early Sydney's development and continued to be important to the city's growth.
The building displays Federation Free Style architecture with its distinctive suspended awning, representing an early example of this design approach in Australia. Visitors can observe how these architectural features shape the appearance of the facade when they approach the site.
The hotel is located on George Street and operates as a bar and restaurant open to visitors. Weekday visits tend to offer quieter conditions for observing the architectural details of the facade without heavy crowds.
The site connects to Robert Howe, son of George Howe, who as a government printer produced the first book printed in Australia in 1802. This early printing history reveals how important this location was for knowledge and communication in the developing colony.
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