Door 64 by Michael John
Michael John

Door 64 by

This photo shows some convict-carved sandstone steps leading up to the old wooden door of house number 64.

Located in the heart of The Rocks, Susannah Place is a rare surviving example of a simple working-class terrace.

Built in 1844, by Irish immigrants and continuously occupied until 1990 this typically English terrace was home to over 100 different families. The four adjoining houses have survived largely unchanged.

This site is now operated by the National Trust.

64 Gloucester Street, The Rocks, Sydney, Australia.

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About Michael John

I live in Australia and enjoy bushwalking in the great outdoors, especially the world heritage listed Blue Mountains National Park.

My photographic interests are pretty much related to Australian landscapes, rustic Australia, historic Australia, Australian wildlife, flora, fauna, birds, etc. Guess I love the country I was born and live in.

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doors, 64, numbers, the rocks, sydney, australiana, susannah place, steps, wooden, sandstone, old, historic, stairs, wood, green, bricks, convict, house, buildings, homes, houses, cottages, original, preserved, facade, national trust

Comments

  • stickelsimages
    stickelsimagesover 1 year ago

    They weren’t very tall in those days either…
    Well done Michael
    Cheers Lee

  • Haha – you are correct! Thanks Lee.

    – Michael John

  • RainbowWomanTas
    RainbowWomanTasover 1 year ago

    Thats great. Caz

  • Thanks Caz.

    – Michael John

  • David Davies
    David Daviesover 1 year ago

    Excellent picture, Michael! You wonder what’s behind it.

  • Exactly! Thank you David.

    – Michael John

  • Michael Matthews
    Michael Matthewsover 1 year ago

    Interesting history & title Mike. I love the rough steps.

  • It is a great scene from yesteryear. Thanks Michael.

    – Michael John

  • Sharon House
    Sharon Houseover 1 year ago

    Wow! It appears the last step is actually behind the door Michael…One would hope there are high ceilings beyond,,,Lol
    Great shot – and I love those old steps!!

  • lol – I hadn’t noticed that! Thanks for commenting Sharon.

    – Michael John

  • kathy s gillentine
    kathy s gillen...over 1 year ago

    Fantastic capture and info

  • Thanks for that Kathy.

    – Michael John

  • sarnia2
    sarnia2over 1 year ago

  • Thanks.

    – Michael John

  • Corkle
    Corkleover 1 year ago

  • Thanks heaps for that Corkle!

    – Michael John

  • Ralph de Zilva
    Ralph de Zilvaover 1 year ago

    Terrific shot Michael. I love these old historic homes.

  • They have a lot of character. Thanks Ralph.

    – Michael John

  • sedge808
    sedge808over 1 year ago

    Love the steps.

  • Aren’t they great? Thanks Gav.

    – Michael John