Grass Valley Hotel (fmr)

Statement of Significance

The building has aesthetic significance as a good example of a country hotel built at the end of the 19th Century. It has historical and social significance as has been important social facility for the people in the district for nearly a hundred years.

Physical Description

The Grass Valley Tavern is set well back from the Great Eastern Highway, opposite the Grass Valley railway siding. The single storey red brick building has a mortared string course part way up the wall and a mortared plinth to window height. A prominent gabled section faces the street, with half timbered effect. A deep verandah under separate roof provides a shady area in the front which is screened by vegetation.

History

At the turn of the century Grass Valley became an important centre for the farmers in the district. The railway siding serviced the hay and chaff industry which had developed on the local farms. The first licensee of the hotel was Timothy O’Driscoll. An agricultural hall, a school, and later a post office and foundry were established in the area. The advent of the motor car and the resulting mobility led to the decline of settlements like Gras Valley. The tavern services a small community of approx 450 people.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: High degree
Authenticity: High degree

Condition

Good

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