TitleCommercial Hotel Albion Park Object TypePhotographDatec.1898DescriptionLarge framed photograph of Raftery's Commercial Hotel at Albion Park. Provenance and SignifcanceWilliam Raftery purchased the Commercial Hotel in Albion Park c.1895-1900. After William's death in 1913, his wife, Mary Ann, ran the hotel, followed in later years by her son, John Augustine Raftery.
John married Mary Bateman from 'Ravensthorpe'. Their five children were all born at the hotel.
The Commercial Hotel was destroyed by fire in 1954.DonorRaftery, William Daubeny
CHARACTERISTICS
MaterialPhotographic Paper and FrameDimensions50.5cm x 40.5cm