Stage Number: MBNH.09.01.18
Group: Old Town & River
Local Study Area: Brisbane City (CBD)
Epoch: Late 19th Century
Street Address: 188-196 Albert St, Brisbane City
Latitude & Longitude: -27.47013889,153.02541667
Time Link: 1865
Map Link: 1879
Image Time Point: 1879
William Cairncross Building was built in c1865, Architect: J. Cowlishaw. It is the City’s oldest retail building. One of first masonary buildings constructed, after fires in 1863-64 destroyed the timber shops in this section of the City. It was leased to a variety of business, including The Globe restaurant (1888-1921).
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. Scale Not Indicated. Brisbane City, County of Stanley, Parishes of North and South Brisbane. 634494
