Junction Hotel
15 Hall Street NEWPORT, Hobsons Bay City
Newport Civic and Commercial Precinct
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Statement of Significance
The Junction Hotel, constructed in 1924-25 and altered c.1938, at 15 Hall Street, Newport.
How is it Significant?The Junction Hotel at 15 Hall Street, Newport is of local historic and aesthetic significance to the City of Hobsons Bay.
Why is it Significant?Historically, it is significant as one of a number of commercial buildings that demonstrate the major development of the Newport commercial centre during the inter-war period. (AHC criterion A4)
Aesthetically, it is significant as a good example of the Moderne style applied to a commercial building, which is rare in the municipality. It makes an important contribution on a prominent corner site to the historic character of the Newport Civic & Commercial precinct. (AHC criteria B2 and E1)
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Junction Hotel - Physical Description 1
This Moderne style two storey corner hotel has a cemented and parapeted facade and may be a renovation of an earlier building. Typical for the style the facade corners are emphasised by a series of vertical fins which provide massing over main entry points. Between these there is a horizontal emphasis created by framed horizontal window groupings and the parapet capping. On the side frontage the treatment is simpler. The building relates in height and fenestration to the adjoining generally earlier commercial streetscape.
Modifications to the exterior include intrusive elements such as added air units, signs, and refitting of doorways.
Junction Hotel - Integrity
External Condition
Good
External Integrity
Moderate
Junction Hotel - Physical Description 2
Context
One of a number of landmark buildings on corner sites that make a significant contribution to the historic character of the Newport Civic & Commercial Precinct.
Junction Hotel - Historical Australian Themes
Lodging people
Junction Hotel - Physical Description 3
Associations
Fox, Stanley & Henry Fowler
Heritage Study and Grading
Hobsons Bay - Hobsons Bay Heritage Study
Author: Hobsons Bay City Council
Year: 2006
Grading:
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FORMER NEWPORT RAILWAY WORKSHOPSVictorian Heritage Register H1000
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GREENWICH PIERVictorian Heritage Inventory
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OLD YARRA RIVER COURSE STONE EMBANKMENTSVictorian Heritage Inventory
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