Sydney Art Deco Heritage

This Art Deco hotel is located at 1134 Pacific Highway in Pymble. The Pymble Hotel is yet another Interwar hotel built in 1939 whose outstanding feature is the sun ray brickwork design on the front and side facades. Each brick has been individually shaped to form each radiating ray on the feature. The Art Deco hotel decoration is very similar to that of the Zetland hotel. It shares the prominant vertical decoration on the facade (albeit smaller), leadlight windows and cream tiles. Brick sun ray design Variation of front facade motif at the side entrance Leadlight window Street level tiles

The West Ryde Hotel, at 1021 Victoria Road in West Ryde, is another suburban interwar hotel that has had major renovations which have all but erased the original interwar design features and fittings. Facade detail There has been an effort made to introduce a modern deco feel into their new graphic although it sits uncomfortably on the hotel facade along with the original design.

The Salisbury Hotel at 112 Percival Street in Stanmore has proved a very difficult subject to research. Thanks to a reader I have learned that it was constructed as a Federation building (date unknown) and was rebuilt in 1935 by H.E. Ross & Rowe architects. The facade was extensively modified and the interior changed to allow for a better service during the "six-o'clock swill". A garage was also added at the back I would appreciate any information you may be able to provide to add to this post. Facade detail Ceiling light in the hotel

The Eastwood Hotel is located at 115 Rowe Street in Eastwood and was designed by Rudder and Grout and built in 1939 by Tooth and Company. The hotel is listed in the RAIA Register of significant 20th century buildings. Another good example of an interwar period Art Deco hotel. In 2007 it was purchased by the Iris Hotel Group for $35 million. Not bad for a suburban pub! Facade detail Sources: Sydney Hotels & Leisure

The heritage listed Pier Hotel at 1751 Botany Road in Banksmeadow was purchased by Tooth and Company in December 1917. A new building design by architect R G Simpson was completed in November 1940 in the interwar period Functionalist style. Sources: Botany Bay Heritage

The Rozelle Hotel at 118-122 Victoria Road in Rozelle was established in 1938 with the licence of the former Norfolk Pine Hotel. The name was changed to the Balmain Hotel in 1990. The Hotel was closed in 1996 and is now used for commercial purposes. Rozelle hotel facade detail Sources: Gidday Pubs

The Kirribilli Hotel is located near Milson's Point railway station at 35 Broughton Street in Kirribilli. The hotel is listed in the RAIA Register of Significant 20th Century Buildings and it was designed by Justelius and Frederick. The Kirribilli Hotel is a nicely proportioned interwar hotel built in 1938. Sources: RAIA Register of Significant 20th Century Buildings

Built in 1938 by architects Provost and Ancher the North Annandale Hotel, located at 105 Johnson Street, Annandale, is listed in the RAIA Register of significant 20th Century buildings. The North Annandale hotel is a fine example of an interwar hotel with nice detailing on the facade. North Annandale hotel facade detail More facade detail Sources: RAIA Register of Significant Buildings

Now known as the Eastern Hotel, the former Bondi Junction Hotel at 512 Oxford Street in Bondi Junction was built by Tooth & Company Limited. It was designed by Rudder and Grout after the license was transferred from the Queens Hotel, Woollahra in December 1941. Its construction was completed in 1942. The Bondi Junction hotel now sits in Oxford Street overshadowed by multi-storeyed office towers and shopping complexes. Hooray for heritage! Facade detail of the hotel More facade detail Sources: Sydney Heritage Listings

The Bridge Hotel located on the corner of Victoria Road and Wellington Street in Rozelle was purchased by Tooth and Company in January 1926. It was rebuilt August 1941 to a design by Joy and Pollit architects. As with many hotels today it is now a live music venue and has lost much of its community character which was so much a part of the hotel scene in the 30's and 40's. Detail photo of the hotel facade View of the side bar Sources: Sydney Heritage Listings