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Sydney Architecture Images- Western Suburbs Experiment Farm Cottage |
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architect |
John Harris |
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location |
9 Ruse Street Parramatta |
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date |
1798 |
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style |
Old Colonial Georgian |
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construction |
stone |
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House |
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James Ruse was granted land here by Phillip in 1791, the
first convict to be granted land. He developed Australia's first private
farm. In 1793 he sold it to Surgeon John Harris (after whom Harris Park
is named). Harris built the cottage on the site in 1834.
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