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Britannia Hotel

Location

14 Kanowna Street WILLIAMSTOWN, Hobsons Bay City

Level

Incl in HO area contributory

Statement of Significance

What is Significant?

The Britannia Hotel, constructed c.1910, at 14 Kanowna Street, Williamstown.

How is it Significant?

The Britannia Hotel is of local historic, social and aesthetic significance to the City of Hobsons Bay.

Why is it Significant?

Historically, it is significant as one of a number of surviving corner hotels situated in proximity to the port of Williamstown and illustrates the improvements that were made in response to the License Reduction Board in 1907. (AHC criteria A4 and D2)

Aesthetically, it is significant as a representative and externally intact example of a Federation hotel that contributes to the historic character of the Government Survey precinct as one of a number of corner hotels within this area. (AHC criterion E1)

Group

Commercial

Category

Hotel