Hardy Brothers Building
Hardy Brothers Building | |
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Brisbane City, City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia | |
Coordinates | 27°28′11″S 153°01′29″E / 27.4697°S 153.0246°E |
Design period | 1870s–1890s (late 19th century) |
Built | 1881 |
Architect | Richard Gailey |
Architectural style(s) | Italianate |
Official name | Hardy Brothers, Love's Auction Mart |
Type | state heritage (built) |
Designated | 21 October 1992 |
Reference no. | 600138 |
Significant period | 1881 (fabric) c. 1895–1979 (historical) |
Hardy Brothers Building is a heritage-listed
History
This building was constructed in 1881 principally for Love's Auction Mart, on land owned by Brisbane architect Richard Gailey.[1]
A government decision to demolish the
In 1888 importing ironmongers Wilson and Southerden moved to this site. Before moving in they made improvements to the premises, rebuilding part of the facade by erecting an archway on the ground level, described as the finest in the city. Gailey transferred title to his mortgagor
AMP issued a 3 year lease to John, Samuel and Arthur Morley Hardy. The Hardy brothers initially leased only the ground and basement floors, and purchased the site in October 1895. Photographic suppliers Baker and Rouse shared the ground floor during the late 1890s, and WT Atthow solicitor occupied rooms on the first floor.[1]
Various tenants occupied the upper floor in the intervening years until 1963 when Gardams Trading Pty Ltd took over the lease. An opening from the adjacent Gardams Building was made in the wall, allowing movement between premises.[1]
In 1979 title for this property passed from Hardy Brothers, though the company occupying it continues to trade under that name.[1] Hardy Brothers have subsequently relocated to new premises at 225 Queen Street.[2] In 2016, the building is occupied by the Bank of Queensland.[3]
Description
Hardy Brothers is a Victorian era Italianate building located at 116 Queen Street. It consists of two storeys and a basement and is built predominantly of stuccoed brick on a stone foundation.[1]
The lower level Queen Street
The lower facade originally had three arched openings, but by the 1890s a steel and glass shopfront had been installed. The shopfront has been considerably altered over time to suit different tenants. One such shopfront was designed by Lange Powell in 1914. The street level facade now has a recessed doorway, plate glass window and a modern cantilevered awning.[1]
Internally the building is connected at the first floor level to its neighbour Gardams Building. At the basement level there is visible evidence of the original stone construction, brick partitioning walls and timber structure to the floor above.[1]
The building is part of a group of intact Victorian era buildings in this part of Queen Street and thus has a significant influence on the streetscape.[1]
Heritage listing
Hardy Brothers was listed on the Queensland Heritage Register on 21 October 1992 having satisfied the following criteria.[1]
The place is important in demonstrating the evolution or pattern of Queensland's history.
Hardy Brothers building survives as an important example of the secondary phase of development in Queen Street during the early 1880s, initiated by the disposal of the convict barracks.[1]
The place is important in demonstrating the principal characteristics of a particular class of cultural places.
The place is important in demonstrating the principal characteristics of a late 19th century commercial building with ornate Italianate detailing, and aesthetically makes a strong contribution to the streetscape of Queen Street as part of a group of surviving 1880s commercial buildings.[1]
The place is important because of its aesthetic significance.
The place is important in demonstrating the principal characteristics of a late 19th century commercial building with ornate Italianate detailing, and aesthetically makes a strong contribution to the streetscape of Queen Street as part of a group of surviving 1880s commercial buildings.[1]
The place has a special association with the life or work of a particular person, group or organisation of importance in Queensland's history.
The place has a strong and special long term association with the firm of Hardy Brothers, and a special association with owner and occupier Brisbane architect Richard Gailey.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q "Hardy Brothers (entry 600138)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
- ^ "Hardy Brothers Jewellers Queen Street". Hardy Brothers. Archived from the original on 21 May 2013. Retrieved 7 June 2013.
- ^ "116 Queen Street". Bank of Queensland. Retrieved 18 December 2016.
Attribution
External links
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