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Which public buildings did Lachlan Macquarie’s program add to Sydney?
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During his governorship of New South Wales (1810–1821), Lachlan Macquarie initiated an extensive program of public works to transform Sydney from a penal settlement into a thriving town. Assisted by the convict-architect Francis Greenway, this program included the construction of various essential public buildings, specifically:12
- Churches
- Hospitals
- Barracks (notably the Hyde Park Barracks)
- Schools
- Courthouses
In addition to these structures, many of which were designed in the Georgian style, Macquarie’s urban planning efforts also involved laying out several parks in and around the city. Among the most prominent surviving examples of this architectural legacy are the Hyde Park Barracks and St. James Church, both located on Macquarie Street.1