Local Government
Northam
Region
Avon Arc
310 Fitzgerald St Northam
Cnr Fitzgerald & Gairdner Sts
Railway Hotel
Wildings Hotel
Northam
Avon Arc
Constructed from 1897, Constructed from 1859
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| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
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| Category | ||||
| Statewide Hotel Survey | Completed | 01 Nov 1997 | ||
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 08 Apr 1980 | ||
| Register of the National Estate | Permanent | 28 Sep 1982 | ||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 25 Feb 1998 | 2. Considerable significance | |
The original hotel was built by Tom Wilding, an influential character in Northam's history. The hotel, built near the new bridge over the Avon constructed in 1858-9, became a focus for Northam people. Wilding was active in organising sporting events which usually culminated at his hotel. The hotel has survived floods, the Temperance movement and lack of patronage over the years, and is still a prominent landmark in the town
Situated close to the Avon Bridge, the double storey Avon Bridge Hotel has two distinct sections. The original hotel built around 1860 faces Fitzgerald Street. The brick section built in 1897 with stucco arches, dressings and stained glass windows, and a verandah, has distinctive iron lace balustrade, and addresses both streets on its corner location with a truncated corner.
The original hotel was built by Tom Wilding, an influential character in Northam's history. The hotel, built near the new bridge over the Avon constructed in 1858-9, became a focus for Northam people. Wilding was active in organising sporting events which usually culminated at his hotel. The hotel has survived floods, the Temperance movement and lack of patronage over the years, and is still a prominent landmark in the town
Modifications: Beer garden structure, separate motel units at the rear. Integrity: High Degree Authenticity: Moderate Degree
Good
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Municipal Inventory | Shire of Northam | 1998 |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Hotel, Tavern or Inn |
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Hotel, Tavern or Inn |
| Style |
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| Victorian Georgian |
| Federation Filigree |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | STONE | Local Stone |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| General | Specific |
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| OCCUPATIONS | Hospitality industry & tourism |
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