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's name comes from its position on the peninsula formed by the Swan River's Maylands bend. From 1974 it housed community groups for social activities and development, and since the 2010s it has operated as a Dôme cafe and the chain's corporate headquarters.
The building stands at 221 Railway Parade, directly opposite Maylands railway station, so it is easily reached by train. It now operates as a Dôme cafe and corporate headquarters; visitors can enter during cafe hours. The City of Bayswater municipal inventory lists it as a heritage place.
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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