Bellambi - Historic buildings

Mountain View  30 Jones Place, Russell Vale/ Bellambi

This house was built in c1887 for the residence of the South Bulli Mine Manager. The condition externally is poor and in need of major restoration. The building is of a rare design and is a significant landmark in the northern Illawarra. The residence is of uncommon style and size in the area and has a strong association with the coal mining industry. (City of Wollongong Heritage Study, 1991)

Bellambi Hotel

Cnr Brompton Road and Bellambi Lane, Bellambi

The Bellambi Hotel originally named the South Bulli and Bellambi Hotel was built in 1889. William Wilson the manager of South Bulli Colliery opened the hotel to cater for the miners and their families. Victorian architects Kenwood and Kerle were engaged to design the 21 room hotel which was opened for a cost of 2000 pounds.
"The Wollongong Argus newspaper described the hotel in great detail stating it had stables, billiard rooms and a fine balcony. The building contractor was Alex McDonald and the interior fittings and furniture were supplied by Wollongong iron monger Walter Vogan." (Northern Leader, 1999, p.17)
The hotel was remodelled in the 1950's and lost its ornate Victorian façade and wrought iron lace work during these renovations. It still has retained its old world charm. (Local Cuttings File)