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Sydney Architecture
Images- Central Business District Shelbourne Hotel |
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architect |
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location |
200 Sussex Street Darling Harbour |
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date |
1902 |
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style |
Federation Romanesque |
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construction |
brick |
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type |
Pub |
 
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The Shelbourne Hotel was built in 1902 on the corner of
Sussex and Market St. It was used as a hotel until 1975 when it was
converted into a restaurant. In 2000 it was restored as a Hotel. The
building is an elaborate example of commericial Federation architecture
with elements of the 'American Romanesque' style which was popular in the
1890s. It is a three storey building in brickwork with rendered bands and
decoration around openings and parapets. The detailed decoration to the
parapets is particularly fine. The windows at street level have been
altered, but windows on the upper levels appear to be original. The hotel
relates in scale and character to the Victorian warehouse buildings along
Sussex St. The interior of the hotel has been renovated and it is only the
two street front facades which are original. Elaborate example of commercial Federation architecture; three storey building of load bearing brickwork, decorated with bands and lintels of patterned stucco work, parapets being the most lively and decorative elements in the composition. Style modified American Romanesque and probably the last of the city buildings in this view. All joinery windows etc appear to be original except for shopfront (about 1920s). All in good condition. The interior of the hotel has been renovated, there is none of the original features evident on the interior. |
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links |
http://www.shelbournehotel.com.au |