Kelly's Steps Explained

Kelly's Steps is an architectural landmark in Hobart, Tasmania.^[1] The steps, named after early Australian explorer and whaler James Kelly, connect the suburb of Battery Point to Salamanca Place.^{[2] [3] [4]} At the time Kelly constructed the steps in 1839, Battery Point was on a cliff that overlooked wharfs of Sullivans Cove. The steps were cut into the stone of the cliffs. The warehouses that lined the wharfs on what is now Salamanca Place were built with stone quarried from the cliffs.^[5] The steps lead up to Kelly Street, Battery Point.^[6] At the foot of the steps, Kelly's Lane leads to Salamanca Place.^[7]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Kelly's Steps in Hobart, Australia. Lonely Planet. 15 October 2013.
2. News: A new view of an old favourite. 25 October 2003. The Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax Media. 15 October 2013.
3. News: Kelly's Steps. . . 3678 . Tasmania, Australia . 15 November 1892 . 13 December 2018 . 3 . National Library of Australia.
4. News: Kelly's Steps. . . XXXV . 5728 . Tasmania, Australia . 16 October 1879 . 13 December 2018 . 3 . National Library of Australia.
5. News: Hobart slice of old England. 14 February 1988. The Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax Media. 15 October 2013.
6. News: Well settled. Denholm. Andrew. 25 April 2009. The Australian. News Corp Australia. 15 October 2013.
7. Web site: Kelly's Steps Second Landing Party . 30 March 2012 . . 15 October 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131015184849/http://www.salarts.org.au/portfolio/kellys-steps-second-landing-party/ . 15 October 2013 .