Skinners Family Hotel, Heritage pub and retail building in Sydney Central Business District, Australia
The three-story building features narrow windows with rendered frames, decorative cast iron grilles, and an Ionic capital entrance at ground level.
Built in 1846 under architect Henry Robertson's design, the structure initially operated as Clown Hotel with George Skinner serving as the first publican.
The building transformed from a hotel to a chemist shop in 1873, reflecting the changing commercial needs of Sydney's growing business district.
Located at 296 George Street, the building now functions as an outlet for the optometrist chain Oscar Wylee since 2018.
Advance Bank restored the building to its 1849 appearance in 1989, preserving original elements like fireplaces and pressed metal ceilings on upper floors.
Location: City of Sydney
Inception: 1846
Address: 296 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000
GPS coordinates: -33.86560,151.20750
Latest update: March 3, 2025 17:03
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