Old Newcastle Club Building facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Old Newcastle Club Building |
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| Location | 30 Pacific Street, Newcastle, City of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia |
| Built | 1913–1917 |
| Architect | F. G. Castleden |
| Official name: Royal Newcastle Hospital – The Club Building; The Club Building – Royal Newcastle Hospital | |
| Type | state heritage (built) |
| Designated | 2 April 1999 |
| Reference no. | 824 |
| Type | Hospital |
| Category | Health Services |
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The Old Newcastle Club Building is a special old building in Newcastle, Australia. It used to be a club for gentlemen, then a hospital building, and now it's a place where young travelers can stay, called a youth hostel. You can find it at 30 Pacific Street. This building is so important that it was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on April 2, 1999.
The Old Newcastle Club Building
This building has a long and interesting history. It started as a fancy club and is now a popular place for young people to stay.
Its Story
The building was first constructed between 1910 and 1911. It was made to be the home for the Newcastle Club, a place where gentlemen would meet. An architect named F. G. Castleden designed it. Davis and Sons were the builders.
A few years later, in 1917, the club moved out. The new Royal Newcastle Hospital needed the building. So, it became part of the hospital.
For many years, the hospital used the building for different things.
- First, it was a home for the nurses who worked at the hospital.
- Later, it became offices for doctors and staff.
- It also had recreation areas for hospital workers.
In 1997, the health authority sold the building. A developer named Brien Cornwell bought it. He decided to turn it into a youth hostel. Today, it is known as the Newcastle Beach YHA. It welcomes young people from all over the world.
What it Looks Like
The Old Newcastle Club Building has two floors. It looks like a large, old-fashioned cottage. Its style is called Queen Anne. This style often has an uneven shape, which makes it look unique.
You can see that the building was built in two parts. The bricks and roof tiles are slightly different in places. This shows where the two building stages met.
The building was once in the middle of the hospital area. It had covered walkways connecting it to other hospital buildings. Inside, many of the original features are still there. Outside, in the front yard, there are two important palm trees.
Why it is Important
The Old Newcastle Club Building is a special example of the Federation Queen Anne style. This style was popular around the time Australia became a federation. It adds a lot to the look of the area around the Royal Newcastle Hospital.
Because of its unique style and history, it was listed on the New South Wales State Heritage Register. This happened on April 2, 1999. Being on this list means the building is protected. It is seen as an important part of New South Wales' history and culture.
