Photograph - Photograph - Colour, Lisa Gervasoni, Stable Doors of Craig's Royal Hotel, Ballarat

Historical information

Originally known as Bath's Hotel, it was the first legal hotel in Ballarat. By 1862 Craig's Royal Hotel had stone paved stables with 75 stalls and a hay-loft. A handsome Coach Office was added to the hotel where travellers could book coach tickets to all parts of the colony. So busy was Ballarat that 15-20 coaches arrived and left Craig’s Hotel daily.

Physical description

Colour photograph of the architectural detail of Craig's Royal Hotel.

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