Grand Hotel, Mount Morgan, Heritage-listed hotel in Mount Morgan, Australia
Description
The Grand Hotel is a two-story brick building located at the intersection of Central and Morgan Streets, featuring verandahs with timber posts and a distinctive domed tower section. The L-shaped structure houses a heritage bar and guest rooms for overnight stays.
History
The hotel was built in 1901 during Mount Morgan's gold mining boom and included modern conveniences like gas lighting and telephone lines for its time. These features attracted business travelers who wanted up-to-date comforts.
Culture
The building displays original architectural features like bat wing doors and pressed metal ceilings that show how Queensland hotels looked in the early 1900s. These details give visitors a sense of the design style people preferred during that period.
Practical
The hotel is centrally located at a main street intersection and easy to reach on foot. Visitors should know that it is a heritage-protected building and some areas may have access restrictions.
Did you know?
The L-shaped building houses a heritage bar serving cold draft beer and offers free courtesy shuttle service within Mount Morgan. This combination makes it a gathering spot used by both locals and visitors.
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