The cottage dates to 1853 and building was completed in 1854. It was intended that the Comptroller General and other visiting government officials should reside there. It was only inhabited for short ...
I can’t believe the condition of this site despite the fires. It is beautiful and the oven is wild! Another great place to bring our kids to learn about our history
The Government Cottage was built in 1853. The government wanted to accommodate government officials who visited Port Arthur. No one ever lived in the Government Cottage. However, it was a beauti...
family holiday
amazing to step back in time and see how people lived and what they lived in. we noticed that most rooms had a fire place
A lovely cottage when built
The cottage dates to 1853 and building was completed in 1854. It was intended that the Comptroller General and other visiting government officials should reside there. It was only inhabited for short ...
Ruins
Government Cottage is on elevated land, and mostly ruins at this point, compared to many in tact almost liveable restored cottages on this site
Well preserved after 2 fired
I can’t believe the condition of this site despite the fires. It is beautiful and the oven is wild! Another great place to bring our kids to learn about our history
It used to be beautiful
The Government Cottage was built in 1853. The government wanted to accommodate government officials who visited Port Arthur. No one ever lived in the Government Cottage. However, it was a beauti...