George Hotel (Former)

The George Hotel (Former), designed by JM Anderson and constructed by George Pontin and George Goble in 1888, at 82 Cecil Street, Williamstown.

The George Hotel (Former) is of local historic, social and aesthetic significance to the City of Hobsons Bay.

Historically, it is significant as an example of the new hotels built in Williamstown during the boom years of the late nineteenth century that demonstrates the prosperity of Williamstown during that time as well as changes to licensing laws. It is also associated with George Goble, a former Williamstown Mayor, successful commercial figure and linked with the early convict role in Williamstown's public works. (AHC criteria A4, D2 and H1)

Socially, it is significant as one of a relatively large number of early hotels situated throughout the Government Survey area of Williamstown that demonstrate their important role in the early development of the community. (AHC criterion G1)

Aesthetically, it is significant as a conservative Italian Renaissance Hotel that is distinguished by unusual cement details and high degree of integrity. (AHC criteria E1 and F1)

Group

Residential buildings (private)

Category

House