Royal Hotel, Maryborough
The Royal Hotel is a heritage-listed building, located on the corner of Kent and Bazaar streets, Maryborough, Queensland, Australia.[1]
History
The current building was constructed in 1902 by Rockhampton architects Eaton and Bates, for Maryborough pioneer R.M. Hyne. The original two-storeyed timber hotel which preceded the current building, on the same site, was established in 1856 by another prominent Maryborough citizen, E.T. Aldridge.[1][2]
Architecture
The hotel is a two-storey rendered brick building, ornamented by Italianate balusters which surround the hipped corrugated iron roof. The changes in the architecture over time reflect the changing fortunes of Maryborough. The hotel was substantially augmented during the gold rushes of the 1860s.[1]
Heritage Listing
The hotel was listed on the Queensland Heritage Register in 1992. The hotel satisfied a number of criteria for listing including:[1]
- its role in the development of the town
- as an exemplar of large hotels in country towns of that period
- its architectural aesthetics
- its importance to the community
- its connection to significant local people
References
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