Seymour - Blue Plaque Historical Buildings
The following historical buildings in Seymour have "blue plaques".
1) The Royal Hotel:
In 1848 John Clarke built the rear portion of the hotel from locally quarried stone. It was added to in 1852 and again in the 1890's. The verandahs were removed in 1970's. The old stables at the rear were used in the days of Cobb and Co. The hotel is featured in Russell Drysdale's painting "Moody's Pub". The small verandah at the south entry carrying those words was removed in 2006. This hotel is listed by the National Trust of Australia (Victoria).
Located - 26 Emily Street.
2) The Bank: Now privately owned, this building served as the Bank of Victoria from 1872 until 1934. Note the chimney tops and front door.
Located - 32 Emily Street.
3) Only the facade remains of Perron's Assembly Hall: Once the centre of Seymour's entertainment and cultural life from about 1872. It was here that the first animated pictures were shown in 1901.
Located - 36 Emily Street.
4) The Prince of Wales:
Established in 1858 and rebuilt in 1863 this hotel was occupied by Louis Vanzuilicom who had formerly conducted the Seymour Hotel on the other side of the River. Note the old stables at the rear.
Located - 48 Emily Street.
5) Old Post Office:
Built in 1872, this was Seymour's Post Office until 1911. It was used by the Light Horse from 1914, and as a Land Force Office tier World War II. Later it became a recruitment centre for World War II and the Korean War and a conscription centre for the Korean and Vietnam conflicts. Used privately from 1964, it has been a restaurant and gallery and it is now a private residence.
Located - 50 Emily Street
6) Old Court House:
Built in 1864 at the cost of 783 pounds and with additions in 1885-1886 and 1916, this building was used as a Magistrate's Court until the opening of the new court House in Tallarook Street in 1973. The building is listed by the National Trust of Australia (Victoria).
Located - Cnr Emily and High Street
7) Pioneer Library:
This building was constructed in 1875 as a Free Library. An addition was opened in 1889. The Library closed in 1941. It was later used by various government agencies before becoming the home of the Seymour and District Historical Society. The building is listed by the National Trust of Australia Victoria).
Located- Cnr of Tallarook and Edward Street.
8) Police Station and Former Residence:
A Police station was first erected on this site in 1865. In 1961 it was replaced, and in 2002 the present building was constructed. The adjacent residence was built in 1880 for the Chief Superintendent. It is used by police units for offices.
Located - 58 Tallarook Street
9) O'Callghans Store:
The O'Callaghan family conducted a furniture shop and newsagencey in this building from 1890's. Since it has been used as a cafe, and as shops retailing furniture, clothing and motor accessories.
Located- 56 Tallarook Street
10) State School No 547:
The Seymour National School was opened here in 1857, 11 years after Seymour's first school was established. Construction began in 1860 and it has been added to many times since. Part of Seymour State School until 1972, it was later used by Seymour Special School.
Located : Tallarook Street
11) Old Town Hall: Built in 1902 as the Federal Hall, the building formerly on this site became the Shire Office and Town Hall in 1928. It was demolished in 1982 to make was for the present Mall.
12) Railway Club Hotel: Built in 1882, the hotel was originally known as Cameron's Hotel. It was rebuilt as a 2 storied brick building in 1891, and the name was changed to the Railway Club Hotel. It was again rebuilt in the late 1930's.
Located: 28 Station Street
14) Terminus Hotel: Originally built as a single storey weatherboard hotel in 1873 soon after the arrival of the railway, it was rebuilt in 1898 after the original was destroyed by fire in 1897. The building is included on the Register of the National Estate and is listed by the National Trust of Australia (Victoria)
Located: 26 Station Street
15) Railway Station: The railway came to Seymour in 1872, and the station was completed the following year. It has been added to over the years, but still retains much of the original design and structure. The refreshment rooms and large kitchens provided a highly regarded service for travellers for many years. In the present waiting room there is a small collection of photographs and artefacts from earlier periods. The buildings are included on the Register of the National Estate, and are listed by the National Trust of Australia (Victoria).
Information by Seymour and District Historical Society
Location
47 Emily Street, Seymour 3660 Map
