Buyers revealed for historic Queen St buildings

CAMPBELLTOWN Council has been revealed as the buyers of three historic buildings on Queen St.

Campbelltown Council has bought the Old Railway Hotel on Queen St.

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CAMPBELLTOWN Council has been revealed as the buyers of two historic buildings on Queen St.

Council purchased the Old Railway Hotel, at 288 Queen St, and the Coach House, at 298 Queen St, at a public auction last Thursday.

The Old Railway Hotel was sold for $1.42 million and the Coach House was sold for $950,000.

Campbelltown Mayor George Brticevic said council was committed to preserving the city’s local history where possible and the purchase of the Old Railway Hotel and the Coach House was a great outcome for the community.

“We are delighted that we have been successful in buying these properties which form an important part of the Queen St heritage precinct and lend character to our main street,’’ he said.

Campbelltown Mayor George Brticevic. Picture: Joel Carrett

“Both buildings are among the earliest surviving buildings in Campbelltown and they have played an important role in our city’s past.

“These buildings are widely recognised as having significant historic value to the early history of Australia and we are committed to conserving these valuable pieces of history.’’

The buildings were built in the 1840s and are listed on the NSW State Heritage Register and form part of the Queen Street Conservation Area.

The Old Railway Hotel is a two-storey Victorian-Georgian style building on 703 sqm of land.

The Coach House is a pair of two-storey townhouses on approximately 350sq m of land and is currently vacant.

The Old Coach House building.

“Importantly, one of the historic buildings also contains an artwork that is of significance to our Aboriginal community,’’ Cr Brticevic said.

“We will consult with the women who were involved in this artwork and other Aboriginal women in the community about what will happen with this artwork in the future.’’

Following the settlement period, Council plans to undertake restoration work on both buildings and is currently considering a range of options for their long-term use.