The former Toowong Library was designed by high profile City Council Chief architect James Birrell (of Centenary Pool fame) and constructed in 1961
As the first highrise residential block of flats in Brisbane, twenty storey Torbreck caused quite a stir in sleepy Brisbane during its marketing and building
From 1925 to 1955 trams ran along Cavendish Rd and this red post signifying Stop 26
This double track stretch of rails are the last remaining tram tracks of Brisbane’s Tramways system.
A quaint pocket park from which there are scenic views of Paddington west to the Border Ranges, Trammies Corner is so named as a tribute to tram drivers.
One of Brisbane’s foremost landmark buildings, the Treasury was built in three stages between 1886 and 1928
This 1920’s built picture theatre is one of a few remaining intact interwar cinemas left in Queensland
Although the University of Queensland was established in 1909, its first premises were that of the recently vacated Old Government House on George St
After the Brisbane Gaol the second group of buildings to appear on Petrie Terrace (then known as ‘Green Hill’) were these military barracks.
This is the remaining piece of the 1896 bridge (the fourth to be built in that location) and the first bridge across the Brisbane River to resist being washed away
This beautiful poincietta, jacaranda & fig-studded ridge with green rolling hills was once earmarked to be Brisbane’s premier park
This distinctive vernacular style Queenslander house is a prime example of the opulence of the peak 1880’s boom
When first built this grand white manor house (named Fernbourne) was considered one of the finest at the bay, with sweeping views to sea
Many drive in, out and past without ever noticing the distinctive 1960’s features of this car park which was designed by innovative city council architect James Birrell
Wilston House has had a long and illustrious history since its construction in 1876 for William Wilson
Brisbane’s oldest building has many facets to its sometimes dark and brutal history and the oldest windmill in existence in Australia.

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Dog Man: The Musical is an epic musical adventure based on the bestselling series from Dav Pilkey
Dress up in red for a real life re-enactment of the famous Wuthering Heights film clip
Discover one of the greatest romance films of all time in an unforgettable evening of cinema!
Experience Queensland’s most scenic and longest-running fun run
Clancestry returns to QPAC with jam-packed program
The Visitors is part of Clancestry, a celebration of identity and connection.
Wata is part of Clancestry, a celebration of identity and connection.
Illume is part of Clancestry, a celebration of identity and connection
Electric Fields & the Queensland Symphony Orchestra will perform as part of Clancestry
The monster returns to QPAC
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