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Stags Head Hotel

Location

39 Cecil Street WILLIAMSTOWN, Hobsons Bay City

Level

Included in Heritage Overlay

Statement of Significance

What is Significant?

The Stags Head Hotel, designed by JR Jones and constructed in 1887, at 39 Cecil Street, Williamstown.

How is it Significant?

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

Why is it Significant?

Historically, it is significant as one of the oldest continuously operating hotels in Williamstown, which demonstrates the upgrading of premises that occurred following changes to licensing laws in the late nineteenth century. It is also associated with the locally prominent and pioneering Brew family. (AHC criteria A4 and H1)

Aesthetically, it is significant as a near original but late example of a traditional corner hotel form which has an unusual radiused facade and valuable period details such as the arched bar window. It makes a significant contribution to the historic streetscape. (AHC criteria E1 and F1)

Socially, it is significant for its strong associations with the local community as a social centre and meeting place over a long period. (AHC criterion G1)

Group

Residential buildings (private)

Category

House