First Government House, Sydney
Heritage-listed site in Sydney, Australia
About
The First Government House was the first residence for the Governors of New South Wales located at 41 Bridge Street, in the Sydney central business district in Australia. It was built from 1788 to 1789 and used until 1845, after which it was demolished in 1846. Some of the site is now occupied by the Museum of Sydney. Its construction was attributed to James Bloodsworth. It is also known as First Government House Site, Museum of Sydney and A Rum Rebellion Site (commemorating 1808 Rum Rebellion). It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 10 December 1999; and on 19 August 2005 the site was listed on the National Heritage List.
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