The resoration and recreation of the Queensland timber home is now a major part of the building industry but there are still an extensive number of homes that are in need of rescue. There are many reasons why these homes do decline in appearance to a state where the cost in retrieving them to a former glory far outweighs the economic benefit. Many of these homes are situated in close proximity to the CBD. Many are beyond the tradespersons skills and are waiting for whatever the next step is. Heritage legislation also plays a major role in the survival or non survival of these homes. They are worthy of photographing and recording as there may be a time when they are not there.
The homes of Brisbane reflect more than the evolution of housing in the city. This blog looks at the stories associated with specific occupants of a home. While there will be historical information concerning the house it is the stories of people that shows the historical and social development of Brisbane from 1842 to the present day. All styles of architecture are featured as the style of a home reflects more than the presence it displays.
Monday, January 25, 2021
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Why Homes of Brisbane
Why Homes of Brisbane
There is a saying that a home is every person's castle. Regardless of the size, style, cost, or placement a home is a place where memori...
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When researching houses and Brisbane history the house name Glostermin has appeared a number of times. There is no heritage listing for the ...
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There is a saying that a home is every person's castle. Regardless of the size, style, cost, or placement a home is a place where memori...
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This building has seen a number of different iterations over nearly 120 years. Looking at it today it still has a modern appearance and has ...
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This stately home now called "Riversleigh" is a link to the first white settlers of Moreton Bay in 1838 during the convict perio...
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Cotton growing on Milton Farm is a historical feature of Milton House in Brisbane. Milton House was erected in 1852 or 1853 for retired Quee...
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The Home Euralla Built in 1931 for Brisbane master builder George A. Stronach, Euralla is a symbol of one man's dream to live in his p...
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The following information is taken from the Brisbane City Council's Heritage Citation. ‘Blair Lodge’ was constructed circa 1907 for the ...
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These two tudor style houses on Craven Street are two of Brisbane's finest examples of the architectural period that produced these stat...
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Exquisitely restored in James Street is this survivor from early Brisbane with many stories to tell. The heritage register shows Cairncross ...
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The Mayne family are to many part of Brisbane’s folklore. A family who did not survive in time but have become the talking point for those w...
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