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The '''Exchange Hotel''' is a historic landmark hotel in [[Kalgoorlie]], |
The '''Exchange Hotel''' is a historic landmark hotel in [[Kalgoorlie]], Western Australia. |
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==Location== |
==Location== |
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The hotel is located on the corner of [[Hannan Street, Kalgoorlie|Hannan Street]] and Maritana Street in Kalgoorlie.<ref name="stateregister">[http://www.inherit.stateheritage.wa.gov.au/Public/Inventory/Details/957d40ac-0f47-4b35-982b-fe3859dd1f9c Register of Historic Places. (Number: 01289) Exchange Hotel] Heritage Council of Western Australia. Retrieved 19 May 2014.</ref><ref name="lonelyplanet">Susie Ashworth, Rebecca Turner, Simone Egger, ''Western Australia'', Lonely Planet, 2004, p. 147 [http://books.google.com.au/books?id=QHsF6Jh7DrIC&pg=PA147&dq=%22Palace+Hotel%22+Kalgoorlie&hl=en&sa=X&ei=O8Z4U4uXMcn5kgX-yIH4Aw&ved=0CFEQ6AEwAQ#v=onepage&q=%22Palace%20Hotel%22%20Kalgoorlie&f=false]</ref><ref>{{Citation | author1=Austral Stores | title=Intersection of Hannan and Maritana Streets, Kalgoorlie Series F | publication-date=1900 | url=http://trove.nla.gov.au/work/159554704 | accessdate=19 May 2014 }}</ref> It stands next door to the building of the ''[[Kalgoorlie Miner]]'', the goldfields newspaper |
The hotel is located on the corner of [[Hannan Street, Kalgoorlie|Hannan Street]] and Maritana Street in Kalgoorlie.<ref name="stateregister">[http://www.inherit.stateheritage.wa.gov.au/Public/Inventory/Details/957d40ac-0f47-4b35-982b-fe3859dd1f9c Register of Historic Places. (Number: 01289) Exchange Hotel] Heritage Council of Western Australia. Retrieved 19 May 2014.</ref><ref name="lonelyplanet">Susie Ashworth, Rebecca Turner, Simone Egger, ''Western Australia'', Lonely Planet, 2004, p. 147 [http://books.google.com.au/books?id=QHsF6Jh7DrIC&pg=PA147&dq=%22Palace+Hotel%22+Kalgoorlie&hl=en&sa=X&ei=O8Z4U4uXMcn5kgX-yIH4Aw&ved=0CFEQ6AEwAQ#v=onepage&q=%22Palace%20Hotel%22%20Kalgoorlie&f=false]</ref><ref>{{Citation | author1=Austral Stores | title=Intersection of Hannan and Maritana Streets, Kalgoorlie Series F | publication-date=1900 | url=http://trove.nla.gov.au/work/159554704 | accessdate=19 May 2014 }}</ref> It stands next door to the building of the ''[[Kalgoorlie Miner]]'', the goldfields newspaper, and opposite the [[Palace Hotel, Kalgoorlie|Palace Hotel]].<ref name="lonelyplanet"/> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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[[File:Kalgoorlie Exchange Hotel DSC04484.JPG|thumb|right|Exchange Hotel on Maritana Street |
[[File:Kalgoorlie Exchange Hotel DSC04484.JPG|thumb|right|Exchange Hotel on Maritana Street]] |
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The hotel was built in 1900 for the Wilkie Brothers, contractors for the Southern Cross-Kalgoorlie railway line.<ref name="stateregister"/> They hired the construction team Shaw and Harcorn, and the architectural team Hawkins and Spriggs.<ref name="stateregister"/> It has two storeys and it made up of bricks, iron and a timber [[balustrade]].<ref name="stateregister"/> It has a corner tower and corrugated galvanised iron [[gabled roof]].<ref name="stateregister"/> |
The hotel was built in 1900 for the Wilkie Brothers, contractors for the Southern Cross-Kalgoorlie railway line.<ref name="stateregister"/> They hired the construction team Shaw and Harcorn, and the architectural team Hawkins and Spriggs.<ref name="stateregister"/> It has two storeys and it made up of bricks, iron and a timber [[balustrade]].<ref name="stateregister"/> It has a corner tower and corrugated galvanised iron [[gabled roof]].<ref name="stateregister"/> |
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During the [[Racial_violence_in_Australia#Kalgoorlie_Mines_race_riots|race riots of 1934]], the hotel was purchased by Bill Trythall from the former owner, who had a foreign-sounding name.<ref name="stateregister"/> As a result the building was saved from damage.<ref name="stateregister"/> |
During the [[Racial_violence_in_Australia#Kalgoorlie_Mines_race_riots|race riots of 1934]], the hotel was purchased by Bill Trythall from the former owner, who had a foreign-sounding name.<ref name="stateregister"/> As a result the building was saved from damage.<ref name="stateregister"/> |
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In 2011, it went into receivership as a result of declining clientele.<ref>Aleisha Orr, [http://www.watoday.com.au/wa-news/overpriced-kalgoorlie-watering-hole-bites-the-dust-20110919-1khj1.html 'Overpriced' Kalgoorlie watering hole bites the dust], ''[[The West Australian]]'', September 20, 2011</ref> In January 2013, it was purchased by a new owner.<ref>Chris Thomson, [http://www.oneperth.com.au/2013/10/02/skimpy-bar-kalgoorlie/ ‘Skimpy barmaids good for tourism’], ''One Perth'', October 02, 2013</ref> They argue that their use of skimpies, i.e. topless waitresses, is good for tourism.<ref name="dalgranger">Dale Granger, [http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-australia/kalgoorlie-skimpies-feeling-pinch-in-mining-downturn/story-fnhocxo3-1226691344245 Kalgoorlie: Skimpies feeling pinch in mining downturn], ''[[The Sunday Times (Western Australia)|Perth Now]]'', August 07, 2013</ref> |
In 2011, it went into receivership as a result of declining clientele.<ref>Aleisha Orr, [http://www.watoday.com.au/wa-news/overpriced-kalgoorlie-watering-hole-bites-the-dust-20110919-1khj1.html 'Overpriced' Kalgoorlie watering hole bites the dust], ''[[The West Australian]]'', September 20, 2011</ref> In January 2013, it was purchased by a new owner.<ref>Chris Thomson, [http://www.oneperth.com.au/2013/10/02/skimpy-bar-kalgoorlie/ ‘Skimpy barmaids good for tourism’], ''One Perth'', October 02, 2013</ref> They argue that their use of "skimpies", i.e. [[Toplessness|topless]] waitresses, is good for tourism.<ref name="dalgranger">Dale Granger, [http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-australia/kalgoorlie-skimpies-feeling-pinch-in-mining-downturn/story-fnhocxo3-1226691344245 Kalgoorlie: Skimpies feeling pinch in mining downturn], ''[[The Sunday Times (Western Australia)|Perth Now]]'', August 07, 2013</ref> |
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==Heritage value== |
==Heritage value== |
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The hotel has been listed on the [[Heritage Council of Western Australia|State Heritage Register]] since 1997.<ref name="stateregister"/> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 09:20, 24 May 2014
For other hotels named Exchange Hotel, see Exchange Hotel.
| Exchange Hotel | |
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 The Exchange Hotel with the Kalgoorlie Miner building behind, on Hannan Street. | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Hotel |
| Location | Corner of Hannan and Maritana Streets |
| Address | 135 Hannan Street |
| Town or city | Kalgoorlie, Western Australia |
| Design and construction | |
| Architecture firm | Hawkins and Spriggs |
The Exchange Hotel is a historic landmark hotel in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia.
Location
The hotel is located on the corner of Hannan Street and Maritana Street in Kalgoorlie.[1][2][3] It stands next door to the building of the Kalgoorlie Miner, the goldfields newspaper, and opposite the Palace Hotel.[2]
History
The hotel was built in 1900 for the Wilkie Brothers, contractors for the Southern Cross-Kalgoorlie railway line.[1] They hired the construction team Shaw and Harcorn, and the architectural team Hawkins and Spriggs.[1] It has two storeys and it made up of bricks, iron and a timber balustrade.[1] It has a corner tower and corrugated galvanised iron gabled roof.[1]
During the race riots of 1934, the hotel was purchased by Bill Trythall from the former owner, who had a foreign-sounding name.[1] As a result the building was saved from damage.[1]
In 2011, it went into receivership as a result of declining clientele.[4] In January 2013, it was purchased by a new owner.[5] They argue that their use of "skimpies", i.e. topless waitresses, is good for tourism.[6]
Heritage value
The hotel has been listed on the State Heritage Register since 1997.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h Register of Historic Places. (Number: 01289) Exchange Hotel Heritage Council of Western Australia. Retrieved 19 May 2014.
- ^ a b Susie Ashworth, Rebecca Turner, Simone Egger, Western Australia, Lonely Planet, 2004, p. 147 [1]
- ^ Austral Stores (1900), Intersection of Hannan and Maritana Streets, Kalgoorlie Series F, retrieved 19 May 2014
- ^ Aleisha Orr, 'Overpriced' Kalgoorlie watering hole bites the dust, The West Australian, September 20, 2011
- ^ Chris Thomson, ‘Skimpy barmaids good for tourism’, One Perth, October 02, 2013
- ^ Dale Granger, Kalgoorlie: Skimpies feeling pinch in mining downturn, Perth Now, August 07, 2013