Customs House

Public building

Public building at Circular Quay constructed from 1843 to house the customs service for the rapidly growing colony. It is now a City of Sydney Library.

Milestones
Opened
1845
Modified
1885
-
1887
Positions
Architect
Lewis, Mortimer
1843
-
1845
Architect
Barnet, James
1885
-
1887

Customs House

by Laila Ellmoos, 2008

 

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Designed and redesigned by three government architects, Customs House has presided over Circular Quay since 1845. It has always been a government building, although its functions have changed over time.
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