Cleland Bond Store, Heritage warehouse in The Rocks, Sydney, Australia
Cleland Bond Store is a four-story brick warehouse at 33 Playfair Street that forms part of the larger Argyle Stores complex in this historic district. The building now contains retail spaces across multiple levels, with restored brick facades and period details integrated into contemporary commercial use.
The building was constructed between 1913 and 1914 as a bonded warehouse for Dingle & Co during Sydney's maritime trade expansion. It later changed hands when Thomas McMahon took over operations in 1933, continuing its role in the district's commercial activity.
The warehouse represents the progression of maritime commerce in Sydney, serving as a testament to early European settlement trade practices.
The warehouse sits within a walkable commercial area, and you can easily move through the interconnected spaces across its floors to explore nearby shops and galleries. The restored historic structure is accessible and clearly organized for visitors and shoppers.
This building won a NSW Master Builders Award in 2007 for its outstanding adaptive reuse, demonstrating how historic structures can be successfully transformed for modern purposes. The recognition highlights the quality of the restoration work completed.
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