Customs House, Sydney

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Customs House, Sydney built?1845
2. How heavy is Customs House, Sydney?One tonne
3. What is the location?45 Alfred Street, Circular Quay, Sydney Central Business District, Australia
4. What is the builder?Mortimer Lewis (initial designs)
5. What was Sydney Customs House used for originally?Sydney Customs House was built in 1845 to collect taxes on goods that came into the colony. It helped the government keep track of what ships were bringing in and taking out.
6. Why is Customs House a special building in Sydney?It is a special building because it is very old, looks like a big stone castle, and is right on the water where ships used to dock. It also shows how Sydney grew from a small colony to a big city.

Heritage-listed: Officially recognized as having cultural or historical importance and protected by law.
Federation: The act of uniting separate states or colonies into a single federal nation, such as Australia in 1901.
Adaptive Reuse: The process of repurposing an old building for a new use while retaining its historic character.