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Caraher Stairs

Steps or stairs

Three flights of steps constructed of Pyrmont sandstone which connected Lower Fort Street in Millers Point to Princes Street North in The Rocks. A large portion of the stairway was demolished for the construction of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Small remnants remain in situ.

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Milestone
Constructed
1867
Demolished
1931
Name
Commemorates
Caraher, Owen Joseph
Position
Designer
Bell, Edward
Type
Steps or stairs

Caraher Stairs

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Caraher Stairs was a large stairway designed by City of Sydney Engineer Edward Bell that connected Lower Fort Street in Millers Point to Princes Street North in The Rocks, demolished as a result of the construction of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

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