It may have been a dreary day when I took these shots of the Broken Hill Hotel, but there is nothing dull about this State Heritage listed landmark in Victoria Park. The oldest remaining hotel in VP it was built, like so many of Perth's heritage listed buildings, during the gold rush in the late 1800's. Built in the 'Federation Free Classical style, with corner faceted dome tower' it was thought to be rather grand in its time. Rescued from decay and restored beautifully in 2005 it is now considered one of Perth's best restaurant/pub venues. What do you think, shades of beige never looked so good :) Happy weekend, take care and stay safe..
Clearly loved and safe! So glad.....some day WE will be old edifices too :-)
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Yes, I like it very much! The varying shades work very well. Enjoy your weekend Grace.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a fabulous renewal, Grace!
ReplyDeleteSo you picked the stylish theme - so many directions to go with it!
Oh, yes! I like it, too!! The varying shades are terrific!! And, yes, I would love to stay there!! Hope you have a lovely weekend, Grace!! Enjoy!!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a fun place to hang out! I like places like these because they are unique and showcase a bit of history.
ReplyDeleteGrace it was a cloudy day but it was still a nice takes.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice weekend. Be safe!
Well worth saving.
ReplyDeleteI could go for a beer (or more), there any day.
ReplyDeleteSo elegant, so beige...
ReplyDeleteThe place really is elegant, and has character.
ReplyDeleteIt is a very handsome building but I am not sure about the two colours. Pity the tower wasn't left open, but they can become very attractive to pest birds.
ReplyDeletebeautiful restoration :)
ReplyDeleteThe building still has a look of elegance and class, would like to visit here one day.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a lovely building, I'd like to see inside..
ReplyDeleteDid you go inside? Looks very elegant,
ReplyDeleteMakes me think of a chocolate and vanilla ice cream cake.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a nice place.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful place. It would be on my places to visit if I were there.
ReplyDeleteThey need to lighten up and reflect the sun!
ReplyDeleteIt was beautifully restored, I like it!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful mix of tones in this stately building. Even the street tones seem to complement it.
ReplyDeleteLooks very good from 1800 wow.
ReplyDeleteThe shades of grey look super in these photos, a nice contrast to the terra cotta at the hotels "feet."
ReplyDeleteI really like the way it has been painted. The colors work beautifully. Hope you went in!
ReplyDeleteI really like the way it has been painted. The colors work beautifully. Hope you went in!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, Grace - I´d like to see how it looks like inside!
ReplyDeleteIt is indeed a Grand Hotel!! Incidentally, I am now in the 5th day of a miserable bout of Verdigo so my posting, visiting, and commenting are proving difficult, but I will eventually be back in full swing again. Have a good week-end!
ReplyDeleteBroken Hill... Brings back childhood memories
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely building!
ReplyDeleteYou sure have beautiful buildings where you live.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful old building. I'm so pleased it's been maintained so well.
ReplyDeleteI've only been to Perth once...for a week...back in early February 1987 when the America's Cup was on. I was there for business...marketing purposes...at the time I was managing the resort on Hinchinbrook Island in north Queensland. I didn't do a lot of business, but I sure did have a fun time!
I stayed in the Hilton Parmelia; and I was fortunate enough to be a guest of the Royal Perth Yacht Club one day, organised by Ansett Airlines. I was invited to go out on a huge powered catamaran to view the competing yachts up close, but where the race was being held was too far out to sea for my liking and comfort upon the rolling waves, no matter how big the host boat was! Instead I took up the alternate offer to sit comfortably in the Yacht Club as a guest of Ansett; to sip at my leisure and pleasure on a couple of drinks while watching the events on a large TV screen! lol
Beautiful architectural style, the building looks very elegant !
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