Dictionary of Sydney

The Dictionary of Sydney was archived in 2021.

Cleveland House

Two storey stucco gentleman's residence, built in brick on stone foundations. Of colonial Georgian style, its design is attributed to Francis Greenway. It was later used as a school, laundry, boarding house and government offices, and as a convent and hospital. It remains significant as one of the oldest houses in Sydney.

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Milestone
Constructed
1823 - 1824
Name
Alternate
Buckingham Street Women's Refuge
1903 - 1936
Position
Property
Owned by
1823 - 1853
Occupied by
1903 - 1936
Type