Reference numberES00464DescriptionRear view of the Federal Hotel, 23-25 William Street. Note the Myer department store on the right. The Federal Hotel (known as Rosie O'Grady's 1996 to 2016) was constructed in 1887 for James Albert Herbert. It was designed by George Inskip and built from local stone and brick by Jordine and Ruthven. The hotel opened in July 1887 and was described in the newspapers of the day as far in advance of anything erected in the state at the time. In 1904 extensive additions were carried out by Mr J. Brownlie and involved the installation of a modern sewerage system, a large wing on the south side, an arch in the main entrance and the installation of some leadlight windows. Further renovations took place in 1983 (exterior/ interior painting, a new outdoor area and modern kitchen facilities) and 1995 by the new lease owners (interior gutted for a new bar and restaurants on ground floor and function rooms, accommodation etc on first and second floors, reinstatement of the first floor verandah etDate1981PhotographerEdmonds, MurrayPhotograph FormatSlideDigital ItemYes
RestrictionsContact the Fremantle History CentreConditions of useYou may print copy or download images for private research. This image may be reproduced for non-commercial purposes with acknowledgement e.g. [Image courtesy of City of Fremantle History Centre - Reference number]. To obtain copies for commercial purposes or of a higher resolution contact the Fremantle History Centre via email lhc@fremantle.wa.gov.auLocationPhotographic Collection
