Friday, September 30, 2011

Deco splendour

At Leeton we stayed at the Historic Hydro Motor Inn. Three star accommodation with 5 star bones. At first it did feel a little like the Overlook Hotel (from The Shining) but once the fire was lit in the bar it was quite lovely.


Lobby, Historic Hydro

Wikipedia tells me that the town of Leeton was designed by Walter Burley Griffin. The Roxy Theatre, designed by Kaberry and Chard (says Wikipedia), is a fabulous 1930s building. I wish we'd had time to see inside. Hurrah for conservationists.