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Historical Architecture 3, The Rocks, Sydney, NSW, Australia

The Rocks was established shortly after the colony's formation in 1788. It was known as Tallawoladah by the Cadigal people.[7] The original buildings were first traditional vernacular houses, of wattle and daub, with thatched roofs, and later of local sandstone, from which the area derives its name.[7] From the earliest history of the settlement, the area had a reputation as a slum and the arriving convicts' side of town, often frequented by visiting sailors and prostitutes.[7] After November 1790, many of the inhabitants were also Aboriginal. In 1823, the district had a population of about 1,200. —Wikipedia

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