Local Government
Vincent
Region
Metropolitan
Location
268 Newcastle St Perth
Location Details
Cnr Lake St EPRA
Other Name(s)
Arcadia Hotel, Underground Backpackers,
Stanley Hotel
Construction Date
Constructed from 1896
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - To be assessed | Current | 28 Nov 2003 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Statewide Hotel Survey | Completed | 01 Nov 1997 | ||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 13 Nov 1995 | Category B | |
Values
· 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.
Physical Description
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.
History
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.
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| George R Johnson | Architect | - | - |
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 Free Classical |
| Federation Filigree |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Rendered Brick |
| Wall | BRICK | Painted Brick |
| Wall | BRICK | Face Brick |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Depression & boom |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Sport, recreation & entertainment |
| OCCUPATIONS | Hospitality industry & tourism |
Creation Date
20 Apr 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
12 Jul 2022Disclaimer
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