Peninsula Hotel, Heritage hotel from 1906 in Maylands, Australia
The Peninsula Hotel is a 1906 heritage building in Maylands featuring classic Edwardian architecture with detailed brickwork patterns and ornamental details. The structure sits at 221 Railway Parade opposite the railway station and functions today as a cafe and office space while retaining its original exterior.
The building was constructed around 1906 by owner Friederich Liebe to house the growing population that arrived after Maylands railway station opened in the late 1890s. The arrival of the station transformed the area into a working neighborhood that supported nearby industrial operations.
The building represents a point of pride for the local community, which fought to preserve it in the 1970s and continues to appreciate its presence in the neighborhood. The site stands as a reminder of how people value the early structures that define their suburb's character and identity.
The building is easy to locate on Railway Parade directly across from the station and stands out with its distinctive red brickwork. Visitors can view it from the street or enter to use the cafe facilities depending on opening hours.
The building was rescued by community action in the 1970s before demolition could occur, representing an early grassroots preservation effort in the area. This intervention led to a successful transformation that earned recognition with a 2013 Western Australian Heritage Award.
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