The historic Edwardian-style hotel was saved from demolition in the 1970s, becoming a space for several community groups, and later a Dôme cafe.

The area had flourished following the opening of a station on the Midland railway line, around 1898–1899, which serviced Mephan Ferguson's factory that made pipes for the Goldfields Water Supply Scheme.

It was the start and end points of the Beverley to Perth Cycle Race, initiated by Percy Armstrong.

Swan Brewery decided in 1973 to build a new tavern on the adjacent site, to better cater for the modern drinking culture.

The Western Australian branch of the National Trust of Australia attempted to convince the company in mid-1973 to preserve the historic hotel, but failed to do so.