Local Government
Vincent
Region
Metropolitan
268 Newcastle St Perth
Cnr Lake St EPRA
Arcadia Hotel, Underground Backpackers,
Stanley Hotel
Vincent
Metropolitan
Constructed from 1896
Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
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Heritage List | Adopted | City of Vincent |
Type | Status | Date | Documents |
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RHP - To be assessed | Current | 28 Nov 2003 |
Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
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Category | Description | ||||
Statewide Hotel Survey | Completed | 01 Nov 1997 |
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Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 13 Nov 1995 | Category B |
Category B |
City of Vincent |
· Represents the economic boom and rapid increase in population in WA resulting from the Gold Boom in the late nineteenth century
· Fine example of a landmark Federation period hotel retaining much original detailing (parapets, pediments, leadlight, possibly original staircases)
· Has been a social meeting place for the local community and for travellers since its construction.
Two-storey brick, stucco and iron hotel on a corner location. Verandahs removed but remainder of facade intact, including distinctive parapet wall and pediments. Ground floor interiors significantly altered; first floor interiors relatively intact. Retains much original leadlighting.
The Gold Boom saw a spate of hotel construction in the areas north of Newcastle Street, where previously only one hotel (Beaufort Arms, now demolished) had been sited. Underground Backpackers was constructed 1899 as the Stanley Hotel, owned by Joseph Cocks. In 1900, new owner Willian Simons renamed the place the Newcastle Club Hotel, and it operated as such until c.1980. Following this, ground floor interiors were modified for use as the Arcadia nightclub. In 1999, the place was converted to backpackers accommodation.
Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
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George R Johnson | Architect | - | - |
Individual Building or Group
Epoch | General | Specific |
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Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Hotel, Tavern or Inn |
Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Hotel, Tavern or Inn |
Style |
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Federation Free Classical |
Federation Filigree |
Type | General | Specific |
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Wall | BRICK | Rendered Brick |
Wall | BRICK | Painted Brick |
Wall | BRICK | Face Brick |
Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
General | Specific |
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DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Depression & boom |
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Sport, recreation & entertainment |
OCCUPATIONS | Hospitality industry & tourism |
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