PHOTOGRAPH: SUBIACO HOTEL DEMOLITION OF TOWER

The Subiaco Hotel built was opened around 1897. Built on the corner of Rokeby Road and Hay Street, this Subiaco landmark has undergone several renovations during its one hundred and twenty years, but still retains much of the original design character.

Further information can be found about the Subiaco Hotel from the Summerhayes Collection which includes the original drawings. The Summerhayes architects were involved with the Subiaco Hotel during several subsequent refurbishments. Reg Summerhayes was the architect for major alterations and additions undertaken during the 1950s, and the Summerhayes firm was again commissioned for alterations undertaken in 1972.

The place has undergone various adaptations and additions over the years, which has resulted in changes to or the removal of some original fabric. Most notable changes include the removal of the verandas during renovations in 1957 and the turret/spire which was removed in 1963 as a result of termite damage.

The Subiaco Hotel still stands and is one of the few existing hotels in Western Australia built in the Federation Romanesque style.