Palma Rosa A House with a Very Mixed History

 This magnificent three story home named "Palma Rosa" was designed by an Italian born Australian architect Andrea Stombuco and built in 1886 - 1887. Stombuco's architectural legacy is still significant in today's Brisbane. 

Some of Stombuco's heritage listed work include the Allan and Stark Building in Queen Street, the Main Building of All Hallows' School at Fortitude Valley, Bertholme, a residence in New Farm, Heckelmanns Building in Elizabeth Street, Montview House a residence in Spring Hill,  Rhyndarra, a residence in Yeronga; St Andrews Anglican Church in South Brisbane; the Main Building at St Joseph's College, Nudgee; and St Patricks Church in Fortitude Valley, west of Brisbane, St Francis Xavier Church in Goodna and St Marys Church Precinct at Ipswich.

The Queensland State Heritage Register has very comprehensive account of Palma Rosa and AndreaStombuco. Some have written that Stombuco was a product of the need in the late 19th century of Queensland's colonial history for grand buildings both domestic and commercial. While he had no forml training or architectural background his practice in Queensland was short lived but he is one whose work still stands today.

https://apps.des.qld.gov.au/heritage-register/detail/?id=600219