OBJECT TITLE / NAME

Tasma Court

DATE1950s

MEDIAImage

COLLECTIONMornington and District Historical Society

REG NO.1382

HISTORY

Tasma Court was a large guest house between Tasma Lane and Canterbury Street from the 1870’s until the 1970’s when it was demolished. The main building was brick two storeys with 13 rooms, large weather board dining room, an adjoining weather board dwelling of 11 rooms and a tennis court. It was originally known as as Canterbury House later as Holcomb House and from the late 1930’s as Tasma Court, from which the current unit complex takes its name. The Mornington museum has examples of Holcomb House crockery. Mrs P. Butler was the proprietress, and the phone number was Mornington 131. Some guests were residential guests, not just holiday rentals.

DESCRIPTION

This is a photograph of a Rose Series post card showing an impressive two storey brick and stone hotel. The name of the hotel is on the side of the building and above the entry. There is a verandah to both levels, this is made of wood. The top floor verandah is partially enclosed. The roof is slate, and two chimneys are visible.There is a car parked outside, and people sitting outside on the ground floor level.

SUBJECTS

Hotels

KEYWORDS

Butler, P, Canterbury House, Canterbury Street, Holcolm House, Hotels, Mornington, Tasma Court, Tasma Lane