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With the coming of the railway the first Regatta Hotel was built on River Road (Coronation Drive today) by Mr L Healy in 1874-5. By 1887 it had been rebuilt – designed by Richard Gailey, architect, it was built by Mr. George Gazzard for the sum of £4,800 for Mr. William Winterford. The Regatta is still a popular meeting place today.
Citations
Toowong & District Historical Society, Toowong Heritage Architecture and Street Art, (Toowong, T. & D. H. S., 2009)
Image Citations
Regatta Hotel, Toowong. Toowong History Group
Map References
QSA. QSA Series ID 2043 City of Brisbane and Suburbs Maps – A1A Series. 5 chains to the inch. City of Brisbane. 5 chains to the inch. Government Engraving, and Lithographic Office, Brisbane. 634496