Bond StoresThe area known as The Rocks in Sydney Cove was once the hub of the
States commerce and international shipping transport activities until the late nineteenth century. The Rocks became
the area for merchants and warehouses. These warehouses were known as Bond Stores. The stores housed merchandise
such as tea, spirits, cloth and sugar. The goods remained in the bond stores until importers paid the duty on the
goods.
 Metcalfe Bond Stores
The Metcalfe Bond Stores are located on George Street. The Federation warehouses were built between
1912-1916 and comprises of two adjacent buildings. The site was placed in the hands of the NSW Government as part
of the Darling Harbour Resumptions, following the outbreak of the bubonic plague. Click here for more about the
Metcalfe Bond Stores.
Australian Steam Navigation Company The Australian Steam Navigation Company Building ( ASN Co Building) or
Ordnance Stores is located on Hickson Road. The building was designed by architect, William Wilkinson Wardell
in Pre-Federation Anglo Dutch style. The five storey, four bay warehouse dominates the area and adds a
fascinating facade to the area, thanks to the Dutch gables. Click here for more about the Ordnance Bond Stores.
Argyle Bond Stores
 The Argyle Stores are located on Argyle Street. The stores are one of
the earliest bond stores built in Australia. The first section of the Argyle Stores was built by convicts in
1828 as a house for Captain Piper.Click here for more about the Argyle Bond Stores .
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