 In December 1792 Governor Phillip proclaimed the open space which became the Botanic Gardens, Domain, Hyde Park and Macquarie Street for government use.The street itself was proclaimed in 1810 by Governor Macquarie.At first Macquarie Street only ran from Hyde Park to Bent Street, but in 1845 was extended in both directions - north to Benelong Point and south through Hyde Park to Surry Hills.