Eatons Group facts for kids
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Members of the Newcastle Motor Cycle Club outside Eaton's Hotel in Muswellbrook, circa 1918
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| Location | 178, 180-188 Bridge Street, Muswellbrook, Muswellbrook Shire, New South Wales, Australia |
| Owner | Ryan Family and St Vincent de Paul Society |
| Official name: Eatons Hotel and St Vincent De Paul; Eatons Hotel & St Vincent De Paul Group | |
| Type | State heritage (built) |
| Designated | 2 April 1999 |
| Reference no. | 331 |
| Type | Hotel, shop, house, retail centre |
| Category | Commercial |
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The Eatons Group is a special historical place in Muswellbrook, Australia. It includes a hotel, a shop, a house, and a retail center. This site is located at 178, 180-188 Bridge Street. It is also known as Eatons Hotel and St Vincent De Paul. The property is owned by the Ryan Family and the St Vincent de Paul Society. This important site was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on April 2, 1999. Being "heritage-listed" means it's recognized as important to history.
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History of Eatons Group
The very first building on this site was a wooden hotel. It was called the White Hart Inn and was built in 1839. Later, in 1857, a man named William Eaton bought the property. He then got a license for it and renamed it Eaton's White Hart Inn.
Changes to the Hotel Building
In 1866, William Eaton made many big changes to the hotel. He likely did this because the Great North railway line was coming. The railway reached Muswellbrook station in 1869. Because of these changes, the hotel's name became Eaton's Hotel in 1867.
Around 1915, the space between the back parts of the hotel was filled in. A small roof was added to connect these areas. Another part was added to the northern side of the hotel around 1929. Records also suggest that the front porch, called a veranda, was made wider by 1930. This happened when other work was done on the shop and house.
Recent Updates to the Site
In 2007, plans were approved to make more changes and additions. This included taking down a small brick addition at the back. The inside and outside of the buildings were also repaired and updated. New motel rooms were built in a country style. All these updates were finished in 2010.
Why Eatons Group is Heritage Listed
The Eatons Group site is very important to the history of New South Wales. It was officially added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on April 2, 1999. This listing helps protect the site so future generations can learn from it.
