See how Argyle Place, Millers Point, Sydney changed between 1960 and 2026. Drag the slider to compare the historic photograph with the modern view.
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Argyle Place in Millers Point, Sydney, was initiated by Governor Lachlan Macquarie in the early 19th century, aiming to create a Georgian-style square reminiscent of London's squares. However, the development faced delays due to ongoing quarrying activities in the area, which only ceased around 1865. (visitsydneyaustralia.com.au)
The area underwent significant redevelopment in the early 20th century, particularly after the 1900 bubonic plague outbreak. The Sydney Harbour Trust, established to manage the port's reconstruction, built several terraces along Argyle Place between 1910 and 1911. These included 1–7 Argyle Place, a row of shops with residences above, and 9 Argyle Place, originally constructed as a restaurant with an eight-room boarding house. (en.wikipedia.org)
Today, Argyle Place retains its historic charm, featuring a row of Colonial Georgian terraces, a central park, and the prominent Garrison Church, collectively evoking the atmosphere of an English village square. (visitsydneyaustralia.com.au)
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