Palace Hotel, Kalgoorlie, hotel in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia
Palace Hotel Kalgoorlie is a two-story stone building in Federation architecture completed in 1897 in Western Australia. The structure features ornate iron railings on its balconies, a prominent hipped roof with pediment, and housed around 44 rooms with progressive amenities including an on-site electricity generator and piped fresh water.
The hotel opened in 1897 during the gold rush when the town was expanding rapidly with newfound wealth. A major fire damaged the structure and surrounding buildings in 1901, but it was repaired and underwent renovations in the 1930s.
The hotel served as the social heart of the gold rush community, where miners and travelers gathered for public speeches and celebrations. Its balconies overlooking the street became natural stages for community announcements and meetings that shaped local life.
The hotel sits at the corner of Hannan and Maritana Streets in the town center and is easily reached on foot from nearby attractions. As an operating hotel, it offers both accommodation and dining options, making it convenient for visitors exploring the area.
Herbert Hoover, who later became President of the United States, stayed at the hotel as a 22-year-old mining engineer and fell in love with a barmaid there. A carved mirror and a poem he left behind remain displayed in the lobby today.
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