Stage Number: MBNH.07.02.87
Group: Western
Local Study Area: Toowong-St Lucia-Indooroopilly
Epoch: Late 19th Century
Street Address: 1 Cross Street, Toowong
Latitude & Longitude: -27.48091667,152.97805556
Time Link: 1890
Map Link: 1891
Image Time Point: 1891
Silky Oaks in Cross Street was built for the Cowley family in 1890. It was purchased by the Queensland Bible institute in 1947. This institution still occupies the house as a College under the name of Brisbane School of Theology.
Toowong History Group Inc.
QSA. QSA Series ID 4949 Queensland Census Districts and Sub-Districts 1891 Maps. Scale Not Indicated. Queensland census districts and sub-districts 1891 map. Toowong district. Printed at the Government Engraving and Lithographic Office, Brisbane. 812279