Opened in 1889 by James Davoran (or James Donovan?). The hotel was built with a variety of styles and features – colonial verandas, parapets, long corridors and dozens of rooms. Text from Past Port. The Rate Book indicates that the building at 1891 is a Brick Building of 42 rooms. ne was recorded in 1893.Continue reading “166 Holden St, Fitzroy North (Aberdeen Hotel)”