The Falls Hotel is a two story Kauri
building built in 1854 by “Long John” McLeod, a mill manager for Thomas
Henderson (the founder of Henderson). It was originally built on the
corner of, what is now known as Rail Side Avenue and The Great North
Road, and was constructed to provide accommodation for the workers at
Henderson Mill.
According to historians, the original
Hotel had 22 rooms, a small general store, and handled the local mail.
The first hotel manager was John McLeod although it is not known if this
is the same John McLeod who built the building.
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