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Mac's Hotel, Cnr Bentinck & Gawler Streets

Location Bentinck Street and Gawler street PORTLAND, GLENELG SHIRE Level Included in Heritage Overlay

Statement of Significance

Mac's Hotel was initially erected in 1855/56 by Hector McDonald. The design of the th~ee storey structure was said to be in the style of the Criterion Hotel, Melbourne. The architect was G. Mathewson and the contractors were Norton Halley and McNaughton. The three storey structure then comprised the main corner section of the present structurei the verandahs however, were not added until 1890. In 1878, the three storey wing to Gawler Street was added, the architect was D. Nicholson. Mac's Hotel remains one of the largest nineteenth century provincial hotels in Victoria. It is a landmark of Portland and a fine example of the craft of the local stonemasons. Architecturally, the hotel is a typical early example of many such hotels throughout the State. The composition of the 1878 addition, however with its recessed entrance, projecting bay window and pediment motif is most unusual.

Group

Commercial

Category

Hotel