Stage Number: MBNH.09.01.49
Group: Old Town & River
Local Study Area: Brisbane City (CBD)
Epoch: Late 19th Century
Street Address: 127 Queen St, Brisbane City
Latitude & Longitude: -27.46977778,153.02522222
Time Link: 1899
Map Link: 1904
Image Time Point: 1904
Beak House was built in 1899, Architect: J. Cowlishaw. It was built as an investment retail family for the Cairncross family. Among its numerous tenants, over the years, were the well-known Ranald Simmonds Photographic Studios (1933-74) and the ‘Black Cat’ Casket Agency (1940s-70s).
J. Ford & S. Grassadonia, C.B.D Masterplan Heritage Survey 2003-07, Parts 1-5, (B.C.C., 2008)
QSA. QSA Series ID 2043 City of Brisbane and Suburbs Maps – A1A Series. 4 chains to the inch. Brisbane and suburbs. Sheet 1. 4 chains to the inch. Brisbane, Survey Office. 634532
