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the Laird Hotel
The Laird O’Cockpen Hotel, built in 1847, is one of Melbourne’s oldest hotels and has always been an important part of the local community in Abbotsford.
Like many hotels in Melbourne, The Laird has seen its share of owners and operators, some of whom were not necessarily on the right side of the law. The Laird was once famous as one of the meeting places for illegal gambling during the earlier part of the 20th century. Famous (or infamous) people such as Squizzy Taylor were once common visitors. At the same time, The Laird has been the birth site of some of Victoria’s most treasured institutions. Doc Whitehead, a founder of some central Victorian social structures held many of his planning discussions over cool ales at The Laird. Being around the corner from the Town Hall and Police Station, next to the Masonic Lodge and four blocks from Victoria Park football ground, The Laird was a central component of Collingwood and Melbourne life.
http://www.lairdhotel.com/
Categorie: Melbourne
Onderwerp: Hotel Australie
Aanvullende informatie:
- Aangemaakt op: 13 november 2010
- Laatst gewijzigd: 13 november 2010
