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Junction Hotel

Location

15 Hall Street NEWPORT, Hobsons Bay City

Level

Included in Heritage Overlay

Statement of Significance

What is Significant?

The Junction Hotel, constructed in 1924-25 and altered c.1938, at 15 Hall Street, Newport.

How is it Significant?

The Junction Hotel at 15 Hall Street, Newport is of local historic and aesthetic significance to the City of Hobsons Bay.

Why is it Significant?

Historically, it is significant as one of a number of commercial buildings that demonstrate the major development of the Newport commercial centre during the inter-war period. (AHC criterion A4)

Aesthetically, it is significant as a good example of the Moderne style applied to a commercial building, which is rare in the municipality. It makes an important contribution on a prominent corner site to the historic character of the Newport Civic & Commercial precinct. (AHC criteria B2 and E1)

Group

Commercial

Category

Hotel