Local Government
East Pilbara
Region
Pilbara
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Location
Francis St Marble Bar
Location Details
Includes: Ironclad Hotel Formerly also included Marble Bar Liquor & General Store, but this was destroyed by fire in Nov 2004, subsequently demolished, and is no longer in the curtilage.
Other Name(s)
Hotel & Store Group - prior to fire at Store
Osborn's Hotel/Walter's Hotel/Osborn Parlour
Construction Date
Constructed from 1892
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Register | Registered | 17 Nov 2006 |
Register Entry Assessment Documentation |
Heritage Council |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 27 Aug 1999 |
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Statement of Significance
The heritage significance of the Ironclad Hotel lies in its historical and social contributions to the development of the Marble Bar community. The Ironclad Hotel is historically significant as the site of one of the first two permanent buildings erected in the Marble Bar Townsite. It has been the hub of the town from the gold rush era until today. It is the famed setting for many colourful characters, notorious pranks, tall stories, lost fortunes, happy celebrations and memorable wakes. The Ironclad Hotel is synonymous with Marble Bar. Across the nation one mentions one name and gets the other as the response. It has an unbroken link with many eras of rich history.
Physical Description
The Ironclad Hotel on lots 15 and 16 of Marble Bar townsite is a complex of buildings of various styles and ages with frequent additions and renovations over the years. The hotel is situated on the main road of Marble Bar and is a significant landmark in the town.The building has a corrugated iron roof with corrugated iron walls.
History
There is no doubt that a hotel has traded continually from this site since 1892 and records reveal that it has traded under the name Ironclad Hotel since November, 1893. The Hotel has always incorporated a public bar and verandah on the Francis Street frontage and efforts have been made to maintain some integrity of design with early Hotel photographs. It is highly likely that the Hotel was named after the richest reefing claim then, the Ironclad Lease, which had been granted in that name in November. 1891. (SAWA Mines Dept.,Cons 4136.) The hotel was one of only two permanent structures noted by E N Geyer on 15/3/1893 on Marble Bar townsite sketches
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| K Mallett; "To the Bar Bonded". pp.27-32 | 1992 |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9761 | Ironclad Hotel, Marble Bar | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2011 |
| 9268 | Ironclad Hotel, Marble Bar. | Conservation works report | 2009 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Hotel, Tavern or Inn |
| Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Hotel, Tavern or Inn |
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Shop\Retail Store {single} |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| North-West Vernacular |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Hospitality industry & tourism |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Resource exploitation & depletion |
| OCCUPATIONS | Commercial & service industries |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Sport, recreation & entertainment |
Creation Date
29 Jun 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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.