BE PART OF SYDNEY’S HISTORY
81 George Street, The Rocks is part of Unwin’s Stores, a row of five heritage-listed sandstone buildings at 77–85 George Street in The Rocks, one of the oldest parts of Sydney.
- Built: 1843–1846
- Builder: Frederic Wright Unwin
- Style: Colonial Georgian
Originally designed as shopfronts with residences above, Unwin’s Stores reflect early commercial life in colonial Sydney.
Over the years the Unwin’s Stores hosted a wide mix of businesses including:
- Hotels (e.g. Brecknock Arms, Pacific Hotel)
- Doctors’ surgeries
- Watchmakers, bootmakers, tobacconists
- Shipping and maritime offices
- Grocer
- Ship Supplier
- Boarding House for Chinese Migrants
Unwin’s Stores is significant because it:
- May be Australia’s longest continuously used row of shops
- Preserves original 1840s building fabric
- Anchors the historic streetscape of George Street
- Provides rare insight into Chinese-Australian history in Sydney
This retail opportunity would suit categories such as:
- Boutique Fashion
- Accessories and Jewellery
- Homewares
- Gifts
- Beauty operators
For further enquiries, please contact Patrick Sergi on 0407 923 230