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Although the building has been restored externally, its internal refurbishment, involving the removal of fittings and the creation of a large internal space, does not convey the impression of a
Victorian Hotel. Its prominent location and the intact nature of its external Victorian detailing make this
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On 22 September 1883 renowned architect
Francis Drummond Greville (FDG) Stanley called tenders for the erection of a first class hotel for Peter Murphy. The new hotel, with a frontage of 74 feet (23 m) and a depth of 40 feet (12 m), was four storeys high, one of which was below street
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Transcontinental Hotel is significant for its strong association with Peter Murphy, Member of the Legislative Council, publican and George Street property speculator, from 1881 until 1925.
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over the footpath, and balconies on the upper two levels. Eight pairs of French-lights open onto the balconies on each level. The first floor is emphasised by having a greater
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that has recently been reinstated onto the original cast iron verandah posts. It is of rendered brick construction with three storeys on the George Street
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to design extensive alterations to the interior. At the opening ceremony of the new bar on 30 October 1906 the
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