14-607: The London Hotel is a hotel located on Stirling Terrace overlooking Princess Royal Harbour in Albany in the Great Southern region of Western Australia . The current building was built in 1909 for the sum of £7,000. The building was designed by architect J. Herbert Eales. The proprietor was Harry C. Sims, with work completed by contractor A. Thompson. It was built on the site of the Chusan Hotel which had stood on
28-586: A number of heritage properties including the Jubilee Bandstand and Albany Post Office on the southern side of the terrace and the White Star Hotel on the northern side. Like York Street, it was frequently photographed as streetscape representative of the prosperity of the town. 35°01′38″S 117°53′15″E / 35.0273°S 117.8875°E / -35.0273; 117.8875 Albany Courthouse The Albany Courthouse
42-570: A number of listed heritage buildings that look out over the Albany Harbour , including Argyle House. Stirling Terrace has appeared on maps of the town since 1834 and is named after James Stirling , the first Governor of Western Australia . The 1835 Hillman survey plan established the road as the prime location in the town, with a variety of social, commercial, leisure, institutional and service functions. The town jetty and railway station both had frontage along Stirling Terrace making it
56-538: A transport hub of the town. The Empire theatre was also built along Stirling Terrace. During the 1870s and 1880s much of the frontage along Stirling Terrace to the east of York Street was filled. John Moir built a store, the Argyll buildings were erected, and a branch of the National Bank (known as Vancouver House ) was constructed in 1881. Alexander Moir established Glasgow House and Edinburgh House in 1882,
70-652: Is found in the Albany Courthouse Complex, also known as the Albany Justice Complex, which is a series of buildings situated on Stirling Terrace and Collie Streets in Albany in the Great Southern region of Western Australia . Heritage buildings found on the site include the Albany Courthouse, Gaolkeepers House and Residence 1845. The courthouse was designed by George Temple-Poole and built by Charles Layton. It
84-672: The Union Bank of Australia building (known as Albany House ) was built in 1884, followed by the Royal George Hotel in 1885 and then the White Star Hotel . The Commercial Bank building , later a branch of the Western Australian Bank, was built in 1891. The 1897 development of Jubilee Gardens along the slope between the upper and lower terrace made the area created a recreational centre for
98-480: The acting Premier , Edward Wittenoom . It is a two storey building made from granite and red brick with rounded front corners and granite arched convolute doorways. The roof is covered with grey tiles with brick chimneys which have terracotta tops. The building initially also contained a police station and later for offices for the Public Works Department. The court was the most expensive of
112-555: The area. The Jubilee Bandstand , found within the gardens, was opened in 1898. It was the main street of early Albany and by 1900 four hotels, three banks, three department stores, shipping agencies as well as numerous other small businesses were found along the Terrace. The laying of the foundation stone for the Albany Courthouse was held in 1896, with the building completed and opened in 1898. The London Hotel
126-421: The interior, creating a European style coffee bar and a New York style cocktail bar. The hotel, now known as Liberte , has been refurbished with timber floors, regal wallpaper, mantelpieces and gilded mirrors. Stirling Terrace, Albany Stirling Terrace, Albany is a street in the centre of Albany, Western Australia adjoining York Street . As a historic street and part of a historic precinct it has
140-413: The proprietor of the hotel until 1918. In 1930 the hotel was put up for auction and was sold to E. S. Cowan, a local resident, for £7500. Following the death of Cowan the hotel was again put up for auction in 1935 and was passed in for £4,750. The property was subsequently sold privately to Mrs R. Ruse of Mount Barker . Kester Solomon, a professional gambler , took over the hotel in 2009 and transformed
154-579: The regional courts built during the gold boom, only Geraldton and Coolgardie courts, that were combined with other Government offices, having grander buildings. Even the courts in Perth had to wait until 1903 to outshine the Albany building when the Supreme Court building was completed. In 1908 a lockup and keeper's residence were constructed behind the court; in 1920 an internal wall was removed on
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#1732772480142168-416: The site since 1849 and was rebuilt in 1871. When it was constructed the two storey brick built hotel was plastered and surrounded by large spacious balconies. The entrance hall was reminiscent of an English mansion; a 22 ft (7 m) by 20 ft (6 m) drawing room opened onto the balcony, as did the dining room of similar proportions. The public bars were located on the ground floor. Sims remained
182-419: Was built along Stirling Terrace in 1909. It was built on the site of the Chusan Hotel which had stood on the site since 1849 and was rebuilt in 1871. The Empire Buildings were constructed on the corner of Stirling Terrace and York Street in 1912, comprising a 1,000-seat theatre and shops. To the west of the intersection with York Street is the Albany Courthouse . To the east of the intersection, there are
196-400: Was decided to build the courthouse on the site of the old state school, which had to be demolished. Building commenced in 1896 with the laying of the foundation stone on 29 December 1896 by Frederick Piesse . The building was to take nine months to complete but was delayed in 1897 when the supply of bricks was exhausted. Construction was completed on 7 February 1898 and the building was opened
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