Main Street (Tasmanian road number C248) is a significant 3.2-kilometre (2.0 mi) long thoroughfare in the historic mining town of Zeehan, located on the west coast of Tasmania, Australia.
Constructed in the late 1890s, Main Street is home to many historic buildings and structures that date back to the mining boom era.
The former Shelverton Hotel held a strategic location near the railway station and close to the tram terminus, making it popular with travellers.
On May 29, 1913, the 22-year-old Shelverton Hotel tragically burned down, with only three occupants occupying it; its licensee, Mr. P. Quinn, housemaid Miss Painter, and the barman, Mr. Prescott.
While the fire brigade saved the store and stables, the hotel suffered significant losses, including valuable family portraits and a sewing machine.