Dictionary of Sydney

The Dictionary of Sydney was archived in 2021.

Mount Adelaide

House on the highest point of the Darling Point peninsula with impressive harbour views, that was demolished for the construction of Federation Arts and Crafts/Art Nouveau residence Babworth House.

Milestone
Constructed
1840 - 1857
Demolished
1912
Name
Alternate
Derby Lodge
Property
Owned by
1837 - 1849
Owned by
1849 - 1857
Owned by
1858 - 1893
Occupied by
1901 - 1909
Owned by
1910 - 1912
Type

Mount Adelaide

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2016

Mount Adelaide, one of the early residences in Darling Point, was demolished in 1912. Its site is now occupied by Babworth House.