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PRODUCERS HOTEL
Date Opened : 1839
Date Closed : 2013
Address :
235 Grenfell Street, Adelaide
History
| WOODMAN INN | 1839 | 1883 |
| WOODMAN HOTEL | 1883 | 1900 |
| ELECTRIC LIGHT HOTEL | 1900 | 1906 |
| PRODUCERS CLUB HOTEL | 1906 | 1969 |
| PRODUCERS HOTEL | 1969 | 1985 |
| WOODMANS INN | 1985 | 1994 |
| PRODUCERS HOTEL | 1994 | |
| THE OLD EXCHANGE HOTEL | 2006 | 2013 |
| PRODUCERS HOTEL | 2013 | 2018 |
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Hotel Photos
Schurgott Collection
Publicans
| Built in 1839, the Producers Hotel is one of Adelaide’s oldest surviving hotels. It was originally named the Woodman Inn, a nod to the teamsters who hauled timber from the Adelaide Hills then known as “the Tiers” to the city. The hotel was established by John Ragless Jr., a friend of Colonel William Light. Ragless even contributed funds to the Colonel Light monument in Light Square. Ragless sold the inn in 1840, and over the next 60 years, it saw more than 20 different publicans. Though always popular with travelling teamsters, this trade declined toward the end of the 19th century. Reflecting new times, the hotel was renamed the Electric Light Hotel in 1900, inspired by the nearby East Terrace power station. As the novelty of electric lighting faded, the hotel once again changed its identity. It took on a new name Producers Club Hotel in recognition of the East End Markets, a bustling hub for local growers and producers established in the 1860s. In 1906, the South Australian Brewing Company acquired the property, rebuilding it in the Queen Anne style at a cost of £2,130. The stylish redesign made it one of Adelaide’s most attractive period hotels. Thankfully, the building was heritage-listed in 1984, preserving its architectural and historical value. While the hotel was closed in 2018, it has remained a subject of interest. At one point, the Crown & Anchor Hotel considered using the site as a temporary venue during renovations, but ultimately selected the Ed Castle instead.  Hotel building in 2025 |