The Grand Hotel, on the corner of Church and Bolton streets, Newcastle, has seen some changes over the years.
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Not to mention the patronage of hundreds of legal eagles, judges and criminals. And journalists.
The historic pub was listed for sale in May, 2018, almost 130 years since the doors first opened int eh late 19th century.
The property was marketed by PRDNational Newcastle through an expressions of interest campaign, the Herald reported on May 17.
“Having undergone a couple of sympathetic renovations, the interior has remained remarkably intact and its stunning filigree balcony was replaced in 2012 after a long approval process with various authorities, including Heritage NSW,” PRDNational’s Allan Kentwell said.
The building comprises two bars, a function room, a bistro and 17 accommodation rooms all ensuited and with kitchenettes.
It was the first time the building had been on the market in 30 years.
“I’m 63 years old this year and I’ve been here 30 years, so I thought I’d put it out there and see what happens,” The Grand’s owner, Mike Angus, said.
“I bought my first pub 40 years ago, so for 40 years I’ve had to work seven days a week.
“It’s a good pub and it’s a pub that’s got a lot of potential for someone else. I’ve probably worn out getting the best out of it.”
In February, the Herald reported buildings in Church Street and Watt Street had attracted around 145 enquiries collectively before both sold at auction last December.
The Grand Hotel, captured here in a photo from the early 1900s, is just one of the stunning historical buildings lining Newcastle's inner-city streets that have seen the town through the generations.
Scroll through the gallery to see Newcastle as it was in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.