#16 Federal House Audio Script

Audio Script  Back to Audio Tour Index DW This was built in the late 1800s by Mr. Rennison, owner of the Schnapper Point Hotel, which lat- er became the Royal Hotel. It operated as John Unthank’s Cleveland House selling household goods until the 1890s depression sent Unthank bankrupt. His stock was sold by Robert Byrne, […]

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#15 Mechanics Institute And RSL Club Audio Script

Audio Script  Back to Audio Tour Index DW As you can see from the image, the building today has lost some of its fine architectural details such as the finials and balustrading along the top. Nevertheless, its history is important to Morning- ton’s development. Local historian Michael Collins explains why. MC Before the Institute was […]

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