York Palace Hotel

Author

Shire of York

Place Number

02861

Location

145 Avon Tce York

Location Details

Part of York Town Centre Precinct

Other Name(s)

Palace Hotel (fmr)
York Hotel

Local Government

York

Region

Avon Arc

Construction Date

Constructed from 1909

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
RHP - To be assessed Current 31 Oct 2003

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management
Category
Local Heritage Survey Adopted 25 Nov 2019 Some Significance
Statewide Hotel Survey Completed 01 Nov 1997
Register of the National Estate Registered 21 Mar 1978
Classified by the National Trust Classified 05 Mar 1985

Parent Place or Precinct

02862 York Town Centre Precinct

Statement of Significance

Although much of the aesthetic of the hotel building is a reconstruction and lacks authenticity, the form and presence makes a contribution to the York town centre.

Physical Description

The double storey masonry hotel has a hipped corrugated steel sheet roof, veranda wrapping both street fronts and a turret on the corner. The verandas and turrets are reconstructions and considerable interventions throughout have reduced the authenticity.

History

Richard Hoops Store was originally located on this site. In 1896 DG Watkins, a Minister, acquired the property, and in 1906, M Ryan purchased the property and rented out the shops and offices. The Palace Hotel was built in 1909, comprising 43 rooms including offices, bars and billiard room. In 1970 the Swan Brewery Co acquired the site, changed the name to The York Hotel, and removed the street frontages double veranda and the corner turret. In the late 1990s, under new ownership, an extensive restoration project reinstated the turret and verandas. In 2009, accommodation units were constructed on the McCartney Street frontage

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: Fair Authenticity: Fair

Condition

Fair

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 Filigree

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron
Wall BRICK Common Brick

Historic Themes

General Specific
OCCUPATIONS Hospitality industry & tourism

Creation Date

30 May 1989

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

23 Jun 2021

Disclaimer

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