Functional object - Brick, Auld Reekie Hotel, Rouse Street, Port Melbourne, c. 1850
Historical information
Obtained from site of demolished hotel, believed to be named 'George Washington' on northwest corner of Nott and Rouse Streets. Believed to have been originally used as ship's ballast.
Physical description
Brick, made at 'Grange near Kirkcaldy', salvaged from demolished hotel, Rouse Street (originally the Auld Reekie Hotel)