Local Government
Serpentine-Jarrahdale
Region
Peel
Cnr Richardson & Wellard Sts Serpentine
The Old Serpentine Tavern
Serpentine-Jarrahdale
Peel
Constructed from 1905, Constructed from 1903
Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
---|---|---|---|---|
Heritage List | Adopted | 18 Sep 2020 |
Type | Status | Date | Documents |
---|---|---|---|
(no listings) |
Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Category | Description | ||||
Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 31 Jul 2000 | Category 2 |
Category 2 |
|
Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 18 Sep 2020 | Category 2 |
Category 2 |
Significant in representing the Influence of the railways and sawmills to Serpentine and being the only remaining hotel/tavern in the Serpentine locality. Its proximity to the railway meant that patrons of the hotel had relatively easy access and therefore was an important meeting place for visitors and residents to Serpentine. Its comer location gives the hotel a landmark quality.
Important as part of the group of early and complimentary buildings in the Serpentine townsite.
Adjacent to the railway line which was opened in 1893. A modified/regional Federation Queen Anne style, with single storey, varied roof shapes - high-pitched hipped roof with prominent gables facing the street with timbered effect within the gable. Bullnose verandah over the footpath sides of the building. Internally, original walls rendered and other renovations carried out.
Construction of the hotel commenced 1903-05, on the site of the former dwelling of the Sebo family. The Serpentine Falls Hotel was painted on the roof. A wayside inn had been operated by Richard Baldwin in the new townsite, but once the railway had been gazetted the inn was no longer in a premium position. A make-shift inn was then used across the road from the current hotel, near the railway station until the new hotel was built.
In 1911, the hotel was taken over by R. H. Maxwell and managed by W. J. Turner.
MODIFICATIONS: Renovated in 1980 - rendered internal and external walls
Good
Ref Number | Description |
---|---|
SJ12-11 | Local Heritage Survey |
29 | Heritage List |
Individual Building or Group
Epoch | General | Specific |
---|---|---|
Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Hotel, Tavern or Inn |
Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Hotel, Tavern or Inn |
Style |
---|
Federation Queen Anne |
Type | General | Specific |
---|---|---|
Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Wall | BRICK | Rendered Brick |
General | Specific |
---|---|
OCCUPATIONS | Hospitality industry & tourism |
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
OCCUPATIONS | Commercial & service industries |
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.