Big Stable Newmarket, Heritage site in Randwick, Australia.
Big Stable Newmarket is a heritage building in New South Wales that was originally built as a thoroughbred racing facility. The structure features high windows along its central area that allow sunlight to flood the interior spaces.
The building was constructed around 1880 by James White, a wealthy grazier and chairman of the Australian Jockey Club. It quickly became a hub for training racehorses that would compete at the highest levels.
The stable served as a training ground for racehorses and connected the area to the professional racing world of New South Wales. This link to equestrian sport gave the place its identity within the local community.
The building underwent extensive restoration work during the 1980s and received recognition for its conservation quality from architectural professionals. Visitors should be aware that the carefully restored structure requires respectful handling and careful observation.
During World War II the facility was converted into a military detention building rather than serving its original purpose. After the war it was transformed again into a manufacturing plant before eventually being preserved as a heritage site.
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