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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