 Sept 1850: Henry William
Rotermund purchased the Victoria Hotel from Fransom and
"will use his utmost endeavours to secure the comfort of his
guests, and to give general satisfaction and he trusts by civility, and
always supplying a first rate article to his customers, to receive a share
of public patronage. Superior Wines, Spirits, Cordials, and Malt
Liquors."
Apr 1853:The
additions by Mr Rotermund made surpass any similar establishment in
Wellington] and are on an extensive scale. They consist of a large
and spacious assembly or commercial room with an elegant chandelier
suspended from the ceiling in the centre of the room, a neat and elegant
sitting room commanding a fine and complete view of the whole harbour, and
several light and airy bed-rooms, the whole being tastefully
furnished.
21 Oct
1863 Death of Mr H. W. Rotermund. He was
amongst us for nearly 18 years and this public spirited and generous
man earned the esteem and warm friendship of all who knew
him.
23 Oct 1863: The funeral
procession of the late Mr Rottermund started from the Victoria hotel
shortly after twelve o'clock, passed along Cuba street, up Manners-street,
and along the beach till it reached St Paul's Church, where the body was
for a short time laid, while a portion of the burial service was read. and
the body was placed in its grave. During the afternoon the whole of the
shops on the line of route were closed, as testimony of the deep
respect in which the deceased was held.
THE VICTORIA HOTEL. TO LET
with immediate possession, the Victoria Hotel, Able Smith street,
(formerly occupied by the late Mr H. W. Rotermund). The Hotel contains 20
bed rooms, a spacious long room, large tap room, and 3 private parlours.
There is a splendid garden attached, also a 12 stalled stable and loose
box. The house has a first class trade. and will be let on very moderate
terms to a suitable person.
The Victoria hotel was run
by wife Mary Ann Rotermund until Sep 1864 when Robert Somerville applied
and was granted the licence
Aug 12 1865: TOTAL DESTRUCTION BY FIRE OF THE VICTORIA HOTEL: A fire broke out at 5 o'clock in the morning at the Victoria Hotel and in the space of an hour and a half it was levelled to the ground. The premises were insured and most of the moveables were saved. The fire broke out in the stable and two horses were burned to death. Oct 1865:
Robert Somerville's hotel is in course of erection in Abel
Smith-street, and rapidly approaching completion. The new building is
covered with zinc, and appears to be almost as large and quite as
commodious as the house that was burnt down. The stables have been removed
to the opposite side of the street, and now is being built with large
and lofty studs and in substantial form.
Apr
1871 Ownership of Robertt Somerville's Victoria Hotel, Te
Aro transferred to Hugh Bradfoot on 19 Jul 1871 (Somerville now
became proprieter/landlord of the Express Hotel, Cuba St and the name
changed to "The Imperial Hotel" and retained ownership of the stables
across from the Victoria and thee became the Imperial
Stables). Sale on 29 apr 1871 of the Victoria Hotel
household Furniture.
5 Apr 1872: the license of
the Victoria Hotel transferred from Hugh Bradfoot to John
Livingstone.
Nov 1875: a large fire in Abel-Smith street threatened the
Victoria Hotel
June 1877 Concern
expressed at relicensing about the drinking of licencee but the house was
well managed and it was intimated that Mr Livinstone maight be selling so
licence granted.
The Victoria
sold to William Thornbury for £2500; 3 June 1879
transfers granted:— Victoria Hotel, from John D Fraser to D Haggie; in
Dec. J D Fraser licence transfer to Samuel
Prosser
13 Dec
1879 Mr. Sam Prosser has taken the Victoria Hotel, Abel
Smith-street, which has been thoroughly renovated. The hotel is now the
starting-place for the Pahautanui coaches. A coach is advertised to leave
at 9.15 every Sunday morning for Porirua, returning the same day.
24 Dec
1880: Mr. W. Beyers has become the proprietor of the Victoria Hotel,
Abel Smith-street, having purchased Mr. Prosser's interest in that
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