Stage Number: MBNH.09.01.09
Group: Old Town & River
Local Study Area: Brisbane City (CBD)
Epoch: Early 19th Century
Street Address: 249 Elizabeth St, Brisbane City
Latitude & Longitude: -27.46869444,153.02861111
Time Link: 1850
Map Link: 1854
Image Time Point: 1854
Pugin Chapel (Old St Stephens Church) was built in 1850, Architect: A.W. Pugin. Constructed just 8 years after the Moreton Bay Penal Settlement’s closure, it was the main Catholic church for 17 years until the cathedral was opened next door. It was commonly called ‘Pugin’s Chapel’ after the its English designer. It is Brisbane’s oldest church building.
Brisbane City Council, Heritage Trail Brisbane City Centre,series No.1, 13th edition , (B.C.C, C1990s)
QSA. QSA Series ID 4314, Survey Plans, Charts and Maps of Moreton Bay Settlement and Queensland. 4 chains to the inch. Plan shewing the alignment of . streets in North and South Brisbane, ca 1854. 4 chains to an inch. 714424
