Stage Number: MBNH.09.01.43
Group: Old Town & River
Local Study Area: Brisbane City (CBD)
Epoch: Late 19th Century
Street Address: 427 Queen St, Brisbane City
Latitude & Longitude: -27.46536111,153.03111111
Time Link: 1889
Map Link: 1890
Image Time Point: 1890
Customs House was built in 1886-89, Architect: C.H. McLay. It was the headquarters of the Queensland colonial government’s Customs service. It was buit when Brisbane was a major river port, lined with wharves along both embankments. It is now a University of Queensland conference centre and art gallery.
Brisbane City Council, Heritage Register Summary; Brisbane City Council, Reflections on the River heritage experience guides, (B.C.C., c2011)
QSA. QSA Series ID 2043 City of Brisbane and Suburbs Maps – A1A Series. 18 chains to the inch. Map of City of Brisbane and suburbs issued with Pugh’s Almanac. 18 chains to the inch. 634512
