Developer Douglas Rikard-Bell has plans to recreate Glenorchy’s historic Mount Earnslaw Hotel, pictured, on its original site before it was destroyed by fire in 1959. Developer Douglas Rikard-Bell has plans to build "The Grand Mount Earnslaw Hotel" where the original Mount Earnslaw Hotel once stood. He has engaged an architect, heritage architect and interiors firm to work on his vision to recreate the exterior of the original hotel, albeit with a slightly larger footprint. The original hotel, which had 23 rooms, a dining room and the community liquor licence, opened in 1880 and burned down in 1959. The 8079sqm section, formerly home to the historic Mount Earnslaw Hotel in Glenorchy has been purchased by developer Douglas Rikard-Bell’s company, Blackthorn Ltd. Mr Rikard-Bell plans to rebuild the hotel on the original site.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 29, 2019 15:32 UTC