The Empire Hotel
Object type
Photograph
Production date
1913
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Description
The Empire (Private) Hotel at Frankton Junction opened on the 1st of February 1913. It was located on the corner of High Street and Empire Street with its front entrance facing High Street and the railway line. As described in newspaper advertising, the three-storey fireproof concrete house had 60 beautifully furnished rooms, electric light (as of April 1913), first-class cuisine and hot and cold baths. The original proprietors were Mr and Mrs James William Graham.
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P Thackrah
P Thackrah
P Thackrah
Accession number
HCL_00965
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