62-625: The New York Hotel is a heritage-listed former hotel located at 153–155 George Street in the inner city Sydney suburb of The Rocks in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales , Australia. It was built during 1908. It is now part of the modern Duty Free Store complex. The property is owned by Property NSW . It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 10 May 2002. As indicated by James Meehan 's survey of 1807, this site
124-624: A class of cultural or natural places/environments in New South Wales. The former New York Hotel is one of a group of hotel buildings that operated in The Rocks from the end of the 19th century until the mid 20th century. With the reduced need for public houses many of these pubs have been adaptively reused for retail and office purposes. The item, 153-155 George St is a representative example of this group. The item meets this criterion at local level. [REDACTED] This Misplaced Pages article
186-639: A hotel form 1873 to 1960: the Nil Desperandum Hotel (1873–1880) and the New York Hotels (1882–1907 and 1908–1960). Physical evidence of its function as a hotel has been lost. The subject site has high scientific/research significance at State level associated with the archaeological potential of early structures of the Underwood Building and shop located on or near the site. Potential archaeological remnants could exist beneath
248-612: A pedestrian mall. Being a major street through central Sydney, George Street is often seen in terms of a number of distinct sections or precincts. From north to south, they include: On 8 December 1899, an electric tramway was opened along George Street to Harris Street . This reduced the traditional dependence on horses and human feet. In 1959 the trams were replaced by diesel buses. Bus lanes were introduced from Bridge Street to Broadway southbound and Broadway to Jamiestown Street northbound in July 1997. Until October 2015, George Street
310-433: A precinct unique to NSW and its historic associations and streetscape character and qualities that contribute to The Rocks area which has State heritage significance in its own right. The group is an important part of The Rocks Heritage Conservation Area being sympatric in scale and character and an extension of the remaining earlier buildings of George St, presenting a unified streetscape. The buildings are tangible evidence of
372-459: A strong or special association with a particular community or cultural group in New South Wales for social, cultural or spiritual reasons. The Rocks has considerable significance to the people of Sydney and NSW as a heritage precinct. The fight to "Save The Rocks" was a significant battle for local residents and the community. The Rocks is a highly visited tourist area. It is visited by both local and international tourists and Sydney-siders who go to
434-704: A three-storey brick and slate roofed shop and dwelling was erected for the Trustees of the Church of England to 145 George Street. In 1900 the area was resumed under the Observatory Hill Resumption Act. In c. 1907 the New York Hotel was demolished and by 1908 Tooth & Co. Ltd. erected the brick and iron roofed building to 153–155 George Street. In 1912 the tenements to 149 and 151 George Street were pulled down, and in
496-843: Is an urban freeway in Sydney and was the first freeway constructed in Australia , with the first section, from the Bradfield Highway to Conservatorium Place being opened to traffic in March 1958. It links the southern end of the Sydney Harbour Bridge , via an elevated roadway, a tunnel and cuttings between the Royal Botanic Garden and The Domain , to Woolloomooloo in Sydney's inner-eastern suburbs. It
558-641: Is associated with infrastructure works, when the construction of the Cahill Expressway and the City Railway link, immediately south of the subject site, dramatically changes the building's curtilage. The third phase of construction is associated with the 1980s creation of The Rocks as a tourist destination, when the interior and rear of the building was changed considerable to accommodate a duty-free store. The subject site has high historic significance at local level for its associations with its use as
620-428: Is highly probable that intact evidence still remains in the archaeological record. In the case of the Underwood Building and adjacent shop this evidence is likely to be found beneath the existing building or in the immediate vicinity of them. Archaeological evidence on the southern section of the site has probably been removed by later developments. The place is important in demonstrating the principal characteristics of
682-450: Is historically significant because it shows the continuity of European settlement in this area. Since its creation George St (North) has had numerous alignments and widenings. The subject site reflects the angle in the alignment of the road along it George St frontage. The design and form of both the site and the building expresses this alignment. 153-155 George St has high significance at local level for its associations with an historic phase,
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#1732775952519744-535: Is important in demonstrating aesthetic characteristics and/or a high degree of creative or technical achievement in New South Wales. The East Elevation of 153–155 George St has high significance at local level as a representative example of a commercial building in the Rocks designed in the Federation Free Style. The East Elevation expresses the change of alignment of George St through the expression of
806-713: Is named after the then New South Wales Premier John Joseph Cahill , who also approved construction of the Sydney Opera House . The Cahill Expressway starts at the interchange with the Bradfield Highway and heads east as a four-lane road on the upper level of a two-level viaduct across the northern edge of the Sydney CBD at Circular Quay , before turning south at the interchange with the Sydney Harbour Tunnel and then southeast into
868-676: Is on a double deck viaduct, with the top deck carrying the Cahill Expressway, and the lower deck the City Circle railway and Circular Quay railway station . The expressway has a pedestrian walkway next to the traffic lanes, where great views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the CBD can be seen. It is accessible by stairs from Macquarie Street, or an elevator near Circular Quay railway station. The walkway connects with
930-620: The Art Gallery of New South Wales . In June 2013, the expressway was temporarily renamed Tim Cahill Expressway in honour of Socceroo Tim Cahill , ahead of the Socceroos ' 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification match against Iraq . Since 2022, Ventia has operated the Domain Tunnel on behalf of Transport for NSW . One of Australian artist Jeffrey Smart 's most famous works is Cahill Expressway (1962). The painting shows
992-509: The Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Harbour Tunnel . It allows travel directly from Kingsford-Smith Airport to the northern suburbs without traffic signals. The traffic on the elevated section was reduced by half following the opening of the Sydney Harbour tunnel in 1992, but has increased again since then as the increased road capacity as a result of the construction of the tunnel has encouraged greater car usage. The elevated section
1054-542: The Sydney Harbour Bridge , and extends to the southern end of the city, near Central Station and Ultimo , where it leads into Railway Square . From here Broadway is the continuation of George Street turning westwards, leading to the western suburbs as Parramatta Road . The origins of George Street lie in the layout of the Sydney Cove colony. Captain Arthur Phillip placed the convicts and marines on
1116-690: The 371-metre (1,217 ft) Domain Tunnel, located underneath the Royal Botanic Garden . It emerges soon afterwards in a cutting, then enters another tunnel under The Domain , before ending at the interchange with Cowper Wharf Road and continuing south as the Eastern Distributor . Entry ramps for the northwestern end of the Cahill Expressway also exist heading southbound along parts of the Warringah Freeway in North Sydney and
1178-542: The Bradfield Highway across the Harbour Bridge. At the western end of the Cahill Expressway traffic reaches the Bradfield Highway to travel north via a tunnel under the Bradfield Highway then an anti-clockwise spiral which climbs up to the level of the Bradield highway, traversing 270° in doing so. The expressway forms a link between Sydney's eastern and northern suburbs, by connecting the Eastern Distributor to
1240-420: The Cahill Expressway mark George St's southern entry to The Rocks precinct. The facades of the four late 19th century and early 20th century buildings have streetscape qualities and character that contribute to the overall richness of a coherent and harmonious brick and stucco group of buildings located within The Rocks. The significance of the subject site and the group is associated with its location in The Rocks,
1302-525: The City Rail link to Circular Quay . Buildings adjoining the subject site to the south were demolished to make way for infrastructure which severed The Rocks precinct from the central business district. 153–155 George St has moderate significance at local level for its associations with the phase of redevelopment of The Rocks in the 1980s when the precinct was transformed into a major tourist attraction. The item meets this criterion at State level. The place
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#17327759525191364-414: The New York Hotel in 1907 and the construction of the replacement New York Hotel in 1908 by owners, Tooth & Co Ltd. 153–155 George St has high significance at local level associated with hotels and public houses continuously operating on the site for almost 90 years. Hotels operating on the site included the Nil Desperandum Hotel from 1873–1880 and the New York Hotel from 1882–1960. These hotels were among
1426-469: The New York Hotel. These shops and dwelling were constructed of brick and they were roofed in iron. In 1891 the building to the south corner of Globe and George Streets was pulled down. By 1891 George McEvoy had erected houses to the Harrington Street frontage. The four storey buildings were of brick and stone and the roofs were slated. In c. 1906 these houses were pulled down. In 1892
1488-632: The Quay Planning Protest Committee being formed. Despite the opposition, construction on the elevated section of the expressway went ahead in 1955. Funding was provided by the Sydney Council and the NSW Government, and the elevated section was opened on 24 March 1958. Work on the second section, from Conservatorium Place through the Domain Tunnel to Cowper Wharf Road commenced almost straight away after that, and
1550-602: The Royal Botanical Gardens and The Domain , key green spaces in Sydney. The Botanic Gardens Trust described the expressway as destroying the spatial relationship between the two. However this ignores the fact that, notwithstanding the almost constant closure of parts of The Domain to public access because of various private entertainments, there is unfettered public access to it, whereas the Botanic Gardens by contrast are heavily fenced, so that without
1612-474: The Sydney Harbour Bridge walkway. The Roads & Traffic Authority offers tickets to view the New Year's Eve fireworks from the Cahill Expressway deck through a competition. Former The Sydney Morning Herald writer Elizabeth Farrelly described the freeway as 'doggedly symmetrical, profoundly deadpan, severing the city from the water on a permanent basis'. The sunken section of the expressway runs between
1674-520: The ability to interpret the building's significance, the eastern façade contributes to the aesthetic and historic diversity of the George St streetscape. The former New York Hotel forms part of a group of four commercial buildings (Nos 145, 147, 149–151 and 153–155 George St) which front George St and form the eastern portion of the DFS (Duty Free Store) Complex. This group of buildings bounded by Globe St and
1736-771: The additional section was opened on 1 March 1962. The passing of the Main Roads Act 1924 through the Parliament of New South Wales provided for the declaration of roads as state highways, trunk roads and ordinary Main Roads. Roads proclaimed as main roads were partially funded by the State government through the Main Roads Board (later the Department of Main Roads , and eventually Transport for NSW ). Under
1798-507: The area for its historic character and associations as a remnant of the area first settled in Sydney. The Rocks, of which the subject site forms part is important to the community's sense of place. As an element within The Rocks, 153-155 George St, provides a sense of place that is integral to The Rocks as a whole and is subsequently held in esteem by the community. The item meets this criterion at State level. The place has potential to yield information that will contribute to an understanding of
1860-447: The building and date to early settlement of the colony. The East Elevation of the former New York Hotel has high aesthetic significance at local level associated with being a representative example of a Federation Free Style commercial building designed in the 1st decade of the 20th century. In the 1980s the rear elevation, much of the ground floor and upper floor interiors, shopfronts and street awnings were altered. While this has reduced
1922-526: The course, or pattern, of cultural or natural history in New South Wales. 153–155 George St has exceptional significance at State level for its associations as a built element within George St. George St was the first road created in the settlement of NSW and thus the oldest road in the country. The history of George St (North) and its uses and changes since 1788, illustrate and inform the aspirations and way of life of Europeans in Australia. George St (North)
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1984-462: The cultural or natural history of New South Wales. The earliest and most substantial phase of building on the subject site and in its close proximity occurred by 1822. These earliest buildings, located along the George St frontage, comprised the Underwood Building, an adjacent shop to the north and Thomas Moore's house. The impact of the site on these very large, multi-storeyed, well constructed, brick and stone buildings would have been extensive and it
2046-479: The expressway there would still be limited movement opportunities between the two. Demolition of the elevated section of the expressway has been proposed, most prominently by former Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating , who in 1994 offered federal funds in the amount of A$ 150 million toward such a project. The then NSW Premier, John Fahey , rejected the proposal because of the cost and the resultant traffic problems. Keating's proposal failed to take into account
2108-417: The facades of the buildings involving mostly new shopfronts. The brick and stucco building was constructed in 1908 and is a good example of what has been described as Federation Free Style architecture. It has two major elements, a five-storey tower section and a lower three storey section splayed at a slight angle to follow the change in the alignment of George Street. The building features elements typical of
2170-404: The first decade of the 20th century, when the urban development of The Rocks was impacted by the plague of 1900. The Observatory Hill Resumption Act resulted in the resumption of large tracts of land. Post plague redevelopment of The Rocks saw the demolition of a large number of buildings and the construction of new buildings that met health standards and requirements. This included the demolition of
2232-484: The interchange with the Sydney Harbour Tunnel , when the latter opened in 1992; this was replaced with Metroad 1 in 1993. With the conversion to the newer alphanumeric system in 2013, Metroad 1 was replaced by route M1. As part of the Eastern Distributor works in the late 1990s, a landscaped canopy was built over the southeastern end of the Cahill Expressway (where it meets the Eastern Distributor) near
2294-501: The light rail works, the City of Sydney pedestrianised sections of George Street between Hunter and Bathurst Streets, with the intention of making George Street "Sydney's premier retail and pedestrian street". The state government announced it would support the plan. Light rail construction commenced in October 2015 resulting in the closure of George Street. The light rail through George Street opened on 14 December 2019. However,
2356-425: The necessity of the expressway for traffic, and the fact that even with removal of the expressway, the City Circle railway and Circular Quay station would remain, and need to remain because of the key role they play in Sydney's public transport system. The expressway was first proposed in 1945 as part of an overall expressway plan for Sydney. Public opposition began when the proposal was first made public in 1948, with
2418-414: The numerous similar premises that gave The Rocks its unique character, recognisable in the 1880s until the 1960s with fewer public houses operating as such today. 153–155 George St has moderate significance at local level for its associations with urban changes in The Rocks including the construction of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and associated transport infrastructure, in particular the Cahill Expressway and
2480-401: The picturesque quality of the group. The West Elevation of 153-155 George St is a façade designed as part of the 1980s development and as such contributes to the loss of design integrity. The interior of the building was removed in the 1980s development and little evidence of the architectural planning or fabric is retained internally. The item meets this criterion at local level. The place has
2542-410: The precinct from George St this group of buildings is the gateway to The Rocks. The scale of the group of buildings between the Cahill Expressway and Globe St contrast with the modernist brutalism of the Cahill Expressway and the 20th century modernist buildings located within George St south of the Cahill Expressway, Circular Quay and the city generally. The backdrop of the DFS buildings does not diminish
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2604-407: The redevelopment of The Rocks in the 1900s. The former New York Hotel has high social significance as a contributory element associated with the historic character of The Rocks, which is held in esteem by the community. The former New York Hotel was listed on the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 10 May 2002 having satisfied the following criteria. The place is important in demonstrating
2666-526: The road is not officially gazetted as one by Transport for NSW , and is still considered today to be a main road. The passing of the Roads Act of 1993 updated road classifications and the way they could be declared within New South Wales. Under this act, Cahill Expressway retains its declaration as Main Road 592. The Cahill Expressway was signedposted as part National Route 1 from its southeastern end to
2728-401: The rocky western slopes of the bay. A track leading from the convicts' encampment in the area of The Rocks, past the marine barracks and alongside the banks of a stream to a brick pit, located near to the present location of Central station with some arguing that it follows paths and tracks already created by the local Aboriginal people. This track that eventually became George Street is one of
2790-803: The route as a link between the Tank Stream, the Military encampment and the hospital). The Street was formally named for King George III by Governor Lachlan Macquarie in 1810. On 8 August 1907 at Bateman's Crystal Hotel on George Street, a meeting resolved to form the New South Wales Rugby Football League , Australia's first professional rugby football association and predecessor to the modern-day National Rugby League . In 1937, Frank Jenner committed to telling ten different people on George Street about Christianity every day thenceforward. Until 2016, George Street
2852-610: The same period at a location adjacent to George Street, with a major entrance to George Street near Hunter Street . Next south is Town Hall station is located under George Street near the Sydney Town Hall and at the southern end is Sydney Central station . In response to increasing bus congestion in the CBD, on 13 December 2012, the NSW Government announced a commitment to build a light rail from Circular Quay down George Street to Central station before continuing east to Kensington and Randwick . In conjunction with
2914-416: The same year a two-storey brick office building was erected to the rear of 145 George Street. During 1913 Quay Chambers at 149–151 George Street were erected. The tenement to 147 George Street was demolished in 1914 and in that same year the present three-storey brick building was erected. The New York Theatre was erected at 157–159 George Street in 1914 by Nathan Jacobs. It was demolished in 1937. This site
2976-405: The site of early European settlement and continuously occupied by Europeans since 1788. The site has historic associations with three phases of 20th century urban renewal. The first phase of development followed the 1900 plague outbreak, a period of considerable rebuilding in The Rocks, when the building on the site was demolished and rebuilt under the Observatory Hill Resumption Act. The second phase
3038-407: The southbound lane between Bathurst Street and Campbell Street was never reopened and remained closed to traffic. In May 2020, City of Sydney proposed to convert the southern section of George Street to a pedestrian-only boulevard, extending southwards the existing boulevard that was constructed under the light rail project. In July 2020, the northbound lane from Ultimo Street to Bathurst Street and
3100-682: The southbound lane from Campbell Street to Rawson Place was temporarily closed. The closure was made permanent in the Council meeting in December 2020. Works to convert the southern section of George Street to a pedestrian boulevard along with other traffic treatments started in March 2021. The section between Bathurst Street and Goulburn Street was completed in September 2021. [REDACTED] Media related to George Street, Sydney at Wikimedia Commons Cahill Expressway Cahill Expressway
3162-477: The style in its tower design and the art nouveau and classical motifs in the arched entablature over the balconies of both sections. The remaining heritage fabric is in good physical condition. As at 30 March 2011, the former New York Hotel at 153–155 George St was constructed in 1908 for Tooth & Co Ltd, and has State heritage significance for its historical and scientific cultural values. The subject site has historic significance at State level for having been
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#17327759525193224-530: The subsequent Main Roads (Amendment) Act 1929 to provide for additional declarations of State Highways and Trunk Roads, the Department of Main Roads (which succeeded the MRB in 1932) proclaimed Main Road 592 along Cahill Expressway, from the western boundary of Macquarie Street (ie the eastern end of the elevated section) to the junction with Sir John Young Crescent in Woolloomooloo, on 2 December 1964; this
3286-411: The tower structure. The building at 153-155 George St has high significance at local level associated with the intactness of external elements and the retention of early 20th century streetscape elements conserved with the building group between Globe St and the Cahill Expressway. 153–155 George St has high significance at local level associated with a group of buildings with landmark qualities. On entering
3348-481: The two original thoroughfares, along with the track that became Bridge Street . It is possible that George Street was the first street in Australia. Until 1810 George Street was generally referred to as High Street in the English custom, although the northern part of the thoroughfare was also sometimes referred to as "Sergeant Major's Row" and, earlier, as "Spring Row" (since water carriers had originally established
3410-475: Was Sydney's original high street , and remains one of the busiest streets in the city centre. It connects a number of the city's most important buildings and precincts. There are more high rise buildings here than on any other street in Australia . Amongst Australia's 100 largest listed companies , more are located here than on any other street. The street begins in the north end of Sydney in The Rocks , near
3472-615: Was acquired by the Public Transport Commission in 1946 and the City Circle Railway was opened in 1956. The hotel ceased operation c. 1960. The Cahill Expressway had opened directly adjacent to the hotel in 1958. In the late 1980s a large commercial building, now known as the DFS Complex, was erected behind 145–155 George Street with the removal of most of the interior and the adaptation of
3534-479: Was erected. The five roomed house had "every convenience". In 1861 this building was used as a "Bowling Alley" managed by William Ogilvie. In 1871 in the tenements erected by Underwood, a Public House was opened. The Inn was called the "Nil Desperandum Hotel". By 1882 three two storey tenements were erected between the butcher shop and the brick and stone shop on the north side of the Public House, then known as
3596-422: Was extended west along the elevated section across Circular Quay to meet Bradfield Highway at Millers Point (and also extended south along Sir John Young Crescent, Bourke, Crown and Campbell Streets to Oxford Street at Darlinghurst ) on 22 January 1993. The southeastern end of Main Road 592 was truncated to its current terminus at Woolloomooloo on 8 August 2003. Despite its role as a grade-separated expressway,
3658-479: Was first occupied by Surgeon General John White at Lot No.4 and Captain William Raven at Lot No. 5. In c. 1835 Mrs Underwood was the owner of three storey stone shops and houses each with seven rooms. By 1845 a two-storey brick house and shop with a shingle roof and five rooms was built. Also on this same allotment at the corner of George and Globe Streets a two-storey stone and brick house and store
3720-403: Was originally based on New York Hotel (former) - DFS (Duty Free Store) , entry number 1563 in the New South Wales State Heritage Register published by the State of New South Wales (Department of Planning and Environment) 2018 under CC-BY 4.0 licence , accessed on 14 October 2018. George Street, Sydney George Street is a street in the central business district of Sydney . It
3782-404: Was the busiest street in Sydney in terms of number of buses per hour; most bus services to the inner western and north-western suburbs traveled along part of or most of George Street. Many of the principal railway stations in the Sydney city centre are located on or near George Street. At the northern end of George Street, is Circular Quay station . Wynyard underground station was constructed in
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#17327759525193844-401: Was the route for Sydney's Anzac Day parade until made unavailable by CBD and South East Light Rail construction work. It now proceeds via Elizabeth Street . The Light Rail line through George Street began services in December 2019. From 2019 to 2022, the majority of George Street between Bridge St (near Circular Quay) and Rawson Place (near Central Station) was progressively converted into
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