Local Government
York
Region
Avon Arc
Location
145 Avon Tce York
Location Details
Part of York Town Centre Precinct
Other Name(s)
Palace Hotel (fmr)
York Hotel
Construction Date
Constructed from 1909
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - To be assessed | Current | 31 Oct 2003 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 25 Nov 2019 | Some Significance | |
| Statewide Hotel Survey | Completed | 01 Nov 1997 | ||
| Register of the National Estate | Registered | 21 Mar 1978 | ||
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 05 Mar 1985 | ||
Parent Place or Precinct
02862 York Town Centre Precinct
Statement of Significance
Although much of the aesthetic of the hotel building is a reconstruction and lacks authenticity, the form and presence makes a contribution to the York town centre.
Physical Description
The double storey masonry hotel has a hipped corrugated steel sheet roof, veranda wrapping both street fronts and a turret on the corner. The verandas and turrets are reconstructions and considerable interventions throughout have reduced the authenticity.
History
Richard Hoops Store was originally located on this site. In 1896 DG Watkins, a Minister, acquired the property, and in 1906, M Ryan purchased the property and rented out the shops and offices. The Palace Hotel was built in 1909, comprising 43 rooms including offices, bars and billiard room. In 1970 the Swan Brewery Co acquired the site, changed the name to The York Hotel, and removed the street frontages double veranda and the corner turret. In the late 1990s, under new ownership, an extensive restoration project reinstated the turret and verandas. In 2009, accommodation units were constructed on the McCartney Street frontage
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: Fair Authenticity: Fair
Condition
Fair
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Hotel, Tavern or Inn |
| Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Hotel, Tavern or Inn |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Filigree |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Hospitality industry & tourism |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
23 Jun 2021Disclaimer
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