Historic Buildings of Launceston
Distance: 3.94 km ( 2.45 miles ) Duration: 2 hours. Last Updated: 01 Oct 2021A first-rate walk added by Ri Dalia it's in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.
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Fabulous tour of Launceston just 4 km long starts at the Queen Victoria Museum where there is plenty of parking an public transport.
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Despite the name this is not a Museum about Queen Victoria. This was formerly the Launceston Railway Workshops. Open from 10 am to 4pm almost every day Inveresk also features the Phenomena Factory, a …
Despite the name this is not a Museum about Queen Victoria. This was formerly the Launceston Railway Workshops. Open from 10 am to 4pm almost every day Inveresk also features the Phenomena Factory, a …
This is a taster. Actual text is 71 words.
Clarion Hotel
Started out as the Dorset Hotel in the 1850’s, much later (1986) becoming the Prince Albert Inn, and renovated again in 2007 to become the Clarion Hotel. The original owner and builder was Jonathan Gr…
Started out as the Dorset Hotel in the 1850’s, much later (1986) becoming the Prince Albert Inn, and renovated again in 2007 to become the Clarion Hotel. The original owner and builder was Jonathan Gr…
This is a taster. Actual text is 137 words.
Distance from previous hotspot: 0.43 km ( 0.26 miles )
Albert Hall
This is a building brimming with history. It was built to coincide with the Tasmanian International Exhibition of 1891 at the time it was the world’s 11th largest public hall - but who’s counting? Des…
This is a building brimming with history. It was built to coincide with the Tasmanian International Exhibition of 1891 at the time it was the world’s 11th largest public hall - but who’s counting? Des…
This is a taster. Actual text is 256 words.
Distance from previous hotspot: 0.14 km ( 0.08 miles )
Holy Trinity Anglican Church
Okay this place is a baby by Launceston standards, barely 100 years old, it was designed by Alexander North, was opened in 1902. North’s plan incorporated a spacious five-bay aisled clerestoried (a hi…
Okay this place is a baby by Launceston standards, barely 100 years old, it was designed by Alexander North, was opened in 1902. North’s plan incorporated a spacious five-bay aisled clerestoried (a hi…
This is a taster. Actual text is 393 words.
Distance from previous hotspot: 0.28 km ( 0.17 miles )
Cornwall Hotel
AKA Batman Fawkner Inn - you may be disturbed to hear that this building was not named after the comic-book hero, but instead two real life heroes from the 1800’s. The Cornwall Hotel was built in 1824…
AKA Batman Fawkner Inn - you may be disturbed to hear that this building was not named after the comic-book hero, but instead two real life heroes from the 1800’s. The Cornwall Hotel was built in 1824…
This is a taster. Actual text is 504 words.
Distance from previous hotspot: 0.03 km ( 0.02 miles )
Diana, Venus and Fortuna
This Italianate building was constructed in 1882 by Peter Mills, originally built as a storeroom, showroom and dwelling. It is now being used as a store, showroom and dwelling. The outside is decorate…
This Italianate building was constructed in 1882 by Peter Mills, originally built as a storeroom, showroom and dwelling. It is now being used as a store, showroom and dwelling. The outside is decorate…
This is a taster. Actual text is 619 words.
Distance from previous hotspot: 0.03 km ( 0.02 miles )
The Old Umbrella Shop
Of course the question on everyone’s lips is: When did the Umbrella Shop become the OLD Umbrella shop? And who would want to buy an OLD Umbrella anyway? Built in the 1860s, this shop claims to be the …
Of course the question on everyone’s lips is: When did the Umbrella Shop become the OLD Umbrella shop? And who would want to buy an OLD Umbrella anyway? Built in the 1860s, this shop claims to be the …
This is a taster. Actual text is 702 words.
Distance from previous hotspot: 0.02 km ( 0.02 miles )
Brisbane Hotel
Built by Joseph Barrett in 1824, and called the Elphin Arms. The building had a varied history with many owners. At one stage it was a girls’ school, a hotel called the Robin Hood and Little John. It…
Built by Joseph Barrett in 1824, and called the Elphin Arms. The building had a varied history with many owners. At one stage it was a girls’ school, a hotel called the Robin Hood and Little John. It…
This is a taster. Actual text is 920 words.
Distance from previous hotspot: 0.21 km ( 0.13 miles )
Quadrant Mall
This is a pretty collection of Victorian buildings. The well at the northern end was discovered when the Mall was built. It is thought to have been dug by Dicky White a former Highwayman on the land g…
This is a pretty collection of Victorian buildings. The well at the northern end was discovered when the Mall was built. It is thought to have been dug by Dicky White a former Highwayman on the land g…
This is a taster. Actual text is 975 words.
Distance from previous hotspot: 0.06 km ( 0.04 miles )
Two Former Banks
These two buildings glare at each other across the street. One a former branch of the Bank of New South Wales, the other less showy with no name to identify it, but it is the older Bank of Australasia…
These two buildings glare at each other across the street. One a former branch of the Bank of New South Wales, the other less showy with no name to identify it, but it is the older Bank of Australasia…
This is a taster. Actual text is 1035 words.
Distance from previous hotspot: 0.09 km ( 0.06 miles )
Launceston Synagogue
This Egyptian Revival style building was designed by Richard Lambeth and completed in 1844. It was closed as a place of worship in 1871, it has reopened sporadically over the years, and in 2014 it was…
This Egyptian Revival style building was designed by Richard Lambeth and completed in 1844. It was closed as a place of worship in 1871, it has reopened sporadically over the years, and in 2014 it was…
This is a taster. Actual text is 1108 words.
Distance from previous hotspot: 0.25 km ( 0.15 miles )
St Johns Church
Lieutenant George Arthur (1784-1854), Governor of Tasmania, laid the foundation stone of this building at Launceston in December 1824 and it was opened a little over a year later. Governor Arthur dis…
Lieutenant George Arthur (1784-1854), Governor of Tasmania, laid the foundation stone of this building at Launceston in December 1824 and it was opened a little over a year later. Governor Arthur dis…
This is a taster. Actual text is 1309 words.
Distance from previous hotspot: 0.08 km ( 0.05 miles )
Chalmers Presbyterian Church
The church was built in Gothic Revival style (aka Florid Gothic) in 1859 (first service was in January 1860) and was designed by architect William Henry Clayton. Named after Thomas Chalmers, who was t…
The church was built in Gothic Revival style (aka Florid Gothic) in 1859 (first service was in January 1860) and was designed by architect William Henry Clayton. Named after Thomas Chalmers, who was t…
This is a taster. Actual text is 1394 words.
Distance from previous hotspot: 0.13 km ( 0.08 miles )
Christ Church
This large brick building with cement dressings in French Gothic style was designed by the Melbourne architects Grainger and D’Ebro and built in 1883-85 as Christ Church Congregational Church. John Ha…
This large brick building with cement dressings in French Gothic style was designed by the Melbourne architects Grainger and D’Ebro and built in 1883-85 as Christ Church Congregational Church. John Ha…
This is a taster. Actual text is 1457 words.
Distance from previous hotspot: 0.06 km ( 0.04 miles )
Milton Hall
Built in 1842 in the Greek Revival style, this building was originally used as St John’s Square Chapel. In 1885 it was renamed Milton Hall after the poet John Milton. The congregation outgrew the building and they built Christ Church next door.
Built in 1842 in the Greek Revival style, this building was originally used as St John’s Square Chapel. In 1885 it was renamed Milton Hall after the poet John Milton. The congregation outgrew the building and they built Christ Church next door.
Distance from previous hotspot: 0.02 km ( 0.01 miles )
Macquarie House
A fine free-standing Georgian simplified classical style warehouse constructed in 1829-30 and a rare survivor of its type. It was built for the prominent merchant: Henry Reed. It is currently owned by…
A fine free-standing Georgian simplified classical style warehouse constructed in 1829-30 and a rare survivor of its type. It was built for the prominent merchant: Henry Reed. It is currently owned by…
This is a taster. Actual text is 1544 words.
Distance from previous hotspot: 0.75 km ( 0.46 miles )
Post Office
This building in the Federation Queen Anne style was completed in 1889, with the pepper pot tower not being finished until 1906. An internal quadrangle is decorated with galleries, stone carving, fine…
This building in the Federation Queen Anne style was completed in 1889, with the pepper pot tower not being finished until 1906. An internal quadrangle is decorated with galleries, stone carving, fine…
This is a taster. Actual text is 1591 words.
Distance from previous hotspot: 0.14 km ( 0.09 miles )
Launceston Town Hall
An example of a Victorian Italianate style. Construction is of stuccoed brick, has parapet with finials concealing roof, and a colonnade of Corinthian columns. Architect Peter Mills was commissioned t…
An example of a Victorian Italianate style. Construction is of stuccoed brick, has parapet with finials concealing roof, and a colonnade of Corinthian columns. Architect Peter Mills was commissioned t…
This is a taster. Actual text is 1655 words.
Distance from previous hotspot: 0.02 km ( 0.01 miles )
Johnstone and Wilmot Store
Built in 1842 the warehouse resembles English and Dutch buildings of the late 18th century and is considered architecturally unique in Australia. The building was restored at a cost of $250,000 in 198…
Built in 1842 the warehouse resembles English and Dutch buildings of the late 18th century and is considered architecturally unique in Australia. The building was restored at a cost of $250,000 in 198…
This is a taster. Actual text is 1756 words.
Distance from previous hotspot: 0.10 km ( 0.06 miles )
Paterson Barracks
Built by convicts in 1830 this Georgian building was originally the Commissariat Store - designed to house foods and supplies for the military and government officials in the young settlement, and als…
Built by convicts in 1830 this Georgian building was originally the Commissariat Store - designed to house foods and supplies for the military and government officials in the young settlement, and als…
This is a taster. Actual text is 1850 words.
Distance from previous hotspot: 0.21 km ( 0.13 miles )
Custom House
Completed in 1888 the Customs House with its elegant portico and Corinthian columns is a reminder of a brief period in the late 19th century when Tasmania was genuinely wealthy. The ore from the rich …
Completed in 1888 the Customs House with its elegant portico and Corinthian columns is a reminder of a brief period in the late 19th century when Tasmania was genuinely wealthy. The ore from the rich …
This is a taster. Actual text is 1905 words.
Distance from previous hotspot: 0.15 km ( 0.09 miles )
Ships Masts Artwork
Square-Rigged Ship Mast Replicas - what more is there to say, the art speaks for itself!
Square-Rigged Ship Mast Replicas - what more is there to say, the art speaks for itself!
Distance from previous hotspot: 0.07 km ( 0.04 miles )
Flour Mills
T.W Monds started a mill on this site around 1910, converting an existing 1860 warehouse. A few years later Monds merged with the Affleck milling company to form Monds and Affleck Pty Ltd, the busin…
T.W Monds started a mill on this site around 1910, converting an existing 1860 warehouse. A few years later Monds merged with the Affleck milling company to form Monds and Affleck Pty Ltd, the busin…
This is a taster. Actual text is 2023 words.
Distance from previous hotspot: 0.12 km ( 0.08 miles )
Inveresk - End of Tour
Okay we’re back at the carpark can you remember where you parked? Or did you come by public transport. Don’t forget to come back and take a good look around the Queen Victoria Museum.
Okay we’re back at the carpark can you remember where you parked? Or did you come by public transport. Don’t forget to come back and take a good look around the Queen Victoria Museum.
Distance from previous hotspot: 0.57 km ( 0.36 miles )
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