The Upper Landing Chandelier of the George Hotel – Lydiard Street, Ballarat

            The George Hotel has existed at 25 Lydiard Street, Ballarat, since 1853.  The present building was constructed in 1902 to designs of architects E. and B. Smith. 

The principal feature of the three storey building is the triple storey, six bay, cast iron verandah. The main facade was originally face brickwork. The first floor facade is characterised by archivolts to the row of windows. The balustraded parapet has a semicircular tympanium. 

The interior of the George Hotel has changed greatly over the years since it was built.  The most damage was not caused by the ravages of time and the fickle nature of fashion, but a fire in 1988.  However the interiors have been lovingly restored, and original features survive to this day.

The ground floor has marble facings, white above the height of the sill and red below; this was an unusual design feature at the time, as most facades were tiled then.  The threshold of the main Lydiard Street entrance has the black marble words "George Hotel" inlaid into white marble.  

The George's public rooms feature high ceilings with ornate plasterwork, grand chandeliers and fine cornices.

Taken in: Australia / Victoria / Ballarat / Bakery Hill (show map)

Taken on: May 12, 2013

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