Moore Stairs, Heritage-listed stairs in Circular Quay, Australia.
Description
Moore Stairs is a stairway connecting Circular Quay with Macquarie Street in Sydney, made of a single straight flight with an intermediate landing. The steps were later rebuilt using bluestone from Melbourne to better withstand heavy foot traffic.
History
The stairs were built in 1868 during Charles Moore's time as mayor and replaced earlier designs to improve access between Tarpeian Way and the quay. A later rebuild using bluestone improved durability against constant wear from foot traffic.
Culture
The stairs are named after Charles Moore, an early Sydney mayor, and the sandstone paving at Macquarie Street marks an important pedestrian crossing in the city. The site shows how people once moved between different levels of the harbor and the city above.
Practical
The stairs provide a direct route from the quay to the upper city and are easy for pedestrians to locate. The steps are well lit and the intermediate landing offers a good spot to take in the surroundings.
Did you know?
A plaque on the landing wall commemorates Charles Moore and bears his name. Wrought iron lamp frames mounted on sandstone piers light the passage much like the original installation.
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