FIRST - Inn in South Australia
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member blingg
S 35° 34.525 E 138° 36.063
54H E 282614 N 6060493
The first hotel built in South Australia
Waymark Code: WM14ZN5
Location: South Australia, Australia
Date Posted: 09/18/2021
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Alfouine
Views: 1

The Fountain Inn was the first hotel built in South Australia. It was built by the whalers of Encounter Bay, Victor Harbor. When originally erected in 1837, by whalers, the building had three rooms and a cellar. It was licensed as a hotel from 1847-63. Had a shingle roof at first, but later was clad in corrugated iron sheeting.
Type of documentation of superlative status: Website

Location of coordinates: front door

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