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Swanbourne Hotel

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Overview

Two photographs of the Swanbourne Hotel.

04.257a
Hotel as seen across barrier of dual carriageway and a bitumen forecourt. Steep steps, tapering towards entry between semi circular, raised outdoor areas edged with pillars and iron railings. Semi circular area with 5 large glass windows or doors jutting forward on left. On a solid balcony balustrade above [THE SWANBOURNE HOTEL]. Doors of gabled second storey giving access to curved balcony. Enclosed balcony above main entrance joining further gabled section with chimney and side balcony.

04.257b
Hotel from across traffic roundabout. Two storey, cream rendered building with white banding and red brick roof. Balcony and building extensions on Saladin Street partially obscured by palms.

Historical information

Art Deco Hotel on Corner of Franklin Street and Claremont Crescent. Designed by Marshall Clifton and Reginald Summerhayes. Name commemorates the home of Thomas Francis Fremantle, England's first Baron Cottesloe of Swanbourne and Hardwick. Design of the curved windows in front bar inspired by pre-war ocean liners. Demolished August 1999.

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cwa-org-28--4-257-a,b

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-31.982861878987, 115.76891163919

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Life of creator +70 years

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