Hotel Stayne And Manly
by Miroslava Jurcik
Title
Hotel Stayne And Manly
Artist
Miroslava Jurcik
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Photograph - Photograph
Description
First Steyne Hotel at the junction of The Corso and North Steyne, built by Henry Gilbert Smith in 1859. It has been rebuilt and renovated over the years, once having been destroyed by a fire. The present hotel was built in 1935 at a cost of 25,000.
Local legend has it that the planting of Manly's Norfolk Island pines, Araucaria Heterophylla, was begun by Henry Gilbert Smith. Over 500 trees flourished for almost a century until nearly half were damaged or destroyed in the 1960s by airborne pollution from the North Head sewage outfall. Rock star and environmentalist, Peter Garrett, planted the first new pine at South Steyne in 1991.
Subsequently 85 new trees were planted to begin the reconstruction of the crescent of pines along the length of the oceanfront. The National Estate listing of the pines and promenade was celebrated together with the first stage of Manly Council's replanting programme.
Manly Stayne Hotel is across the road from the beach. You can see also see lights left behind by driving cars.
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September 30th, 2016
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Rainbow Artist Orlando L
Wow thank you for all the helpful information Miroslava, which is totally tempting me to come visit lol :D
Rainbow Artist Orlando L
Wonderful picture of this town Manly!! for unknown reason, i am totally drawn to this town, which is on my wish list for visit!! L/F
Miroslava Jurcik replied:
Thank you, it has a lots of history, it was named after the local Aborigines who looked so manly when white people first arrived, and behind Manly is North Head which was a very special place for Aborigines !! Plus Manly is a fun place for locals and tourists :)