Exchange Hotel

Author

Shire of Yilgarn

Place Number

02792

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Location

Cnr Shallcross & Doolette Sts Bullfinch

Location Details

Other Name(s)

Bullfinch Hotel

Local Government

Yilgarn

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type	Status	Date	Documents	More information
Heritage List	Adopted	07 Aug 1998

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type	Status	Date	Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type	Status	Date	Grading/Management		More information
Type	Status	Date	Category	Description	More information
Statewide Hotel Survey	Completed	01 Nov 1997			Heritage Council
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	16 May 1997	Category C	Category C Retain and conserve if possible; endevour to conserve the significance of the place through the provisions of the Shire of Yilgarn Town Planning Scheme; photographically record the place prior to any major redevelopment or demolition.

Statement of Significance

This building has historic and social significance. This hotel is not built on the original site of the first hotel which was situated at the entrance of the town. The original hotel was burnt down and a man was killed during the fire. The next hotel, built on the present site, was also badly damaged by fire. It was rebuilt and extended at the same time, prior to WWII. Today the hotel is owned and managed by the Bullfinch Country Club. It is currently leased out.

Physical Description

The Bullfinch Hotel is situated on the southwest corner block in the main street of Bullfinch. It is a single storey building with extensions added to the rear. It is built of red brick and corrigated iron. The verandah is supported by steel posts. The main entrance is situated on the Chamfered St corner of the building.

History

Themes: Occupations & Hospitality Industry

Condition

Very Good

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch	General	Specific
Original Use	COMMERCIAL	Hotel, Tavern or Inn
Present Use	COMMERCIAL	Hotel, Tavern or Inn

Construction Materials

Type	General	Specific
Roof	METAL	Corrugated Iron
Wall	BRICK	Common Brick

Historic Themes

General	Specific
OCCUPATIONS	Hospitality industry & tourism

Creation Date

08 May 1989

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

31 Mar 2021

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