OBJECT TITLE / NAME

Kirkpatrick’s Hotel, Mornington

DATE1890 to 1910

MEDIAImage

COLLECTIONMornington and District Historical Society

REG NO.1242.14

HISTORY

Kirkpatrick’s Hotel was build in the early 1870’s and named after the original licensee James Kirkpatrick. In the 1920’s the facade was renovated in the Spanish Mission style with further changes over the years but the 1870’s features such as the roof line and details under the eaves can still be seen. Eric Welch racing commentator and co-organiser of the Children’s Hospital Appeal for more than 25 years became the licensee in 1954 managing the hotel until the 1970’s.

DESCRIPTION

This photograph shows Kirkpatrick’s Hotel as it was built, a two storey white rendered building, with a pitched slate roof. The roof is split virtually into two roofs. One on the front section, and one to the back. The beautiful verandahs wrap around the front and two sides on both levels. In the centre at the front above the entrance the name of the hotel is shown. There is a Bar sign on the left lower level.There are four chimneys shown . On the right of the photo, next door to the hotel is a house, this also has a verandah, and a pitched metal roof. It has a picket fence. To the left of the photo a horse and cart are shown. The cart is marked “Cash Store”. In the foreground is Beach Road with a street lamp, and a telegraph pole.

SUBJECTS

Accommodation, Historic buildings, Horse drawn vehicles, Hotels

KEYWORDS

Accommodation, Beach Road, Historic buildings, Horse drawn vehicles, Hotels, Kirkpatrick's Hotel, Mornington