King George Square
King George Square is a public square located between Adelaide Street and Ann Street (and between two sections of Albert Street) in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Brisbane City Hall is adjacent to the square.
On 1 January 2004, King George Square was listed on the Brisbane Heritage Register.[1]
History
Albert Square
Originally, Albert Street ran west from the
In 1912, then Albert Square was the site of the
King George Square
Following the death of
Vehicular traffic, including a
A round-shaped fountain, located in the centre of King George Square, was also demolished, and a rectangular-shaped fountain built. As a direct result of the 2005–07 drought, the water in the rectangular-shaped fountain was temporarily replaced by a special "Watersense garden" with drought-resistant plants.
There are statues of some famous
2009 redevelopment
In October 2009 the new King George Square was opened after 16 months redevelopment. The square's design is by UbrisJHD[6] selected in a national design competition.[7] The square redevelopment followed the conversion of the underground lower two levels of the King George Square Car Park into the King George Square busway station.
The redesign has been heavily criticised for excess surface heat, glare and its lack of grass and shade.[8][9]
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Anzac Day procession through Albert Square, 1937
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Eleanor Roosevelt in King George Square during World War II, 1943
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1954 royal tour
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Pope John Paul II addressing the public, 1986
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Sack Scomo rally, 2019
References
- ^ "King George Square". Brisbane Heritage Register. Brisbane City Council. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
- ^ "Albert Street, showing the King George V monument and fountain before the City Hall, mountains beyond". nla.gov.au. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 15 April 2018.
- ^ "King George V Square and Town Hall, Brisbane". nla.gov.au. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 15 April 2018.
- ^ "Tivoli Theatre and Roof Garden in Brisbane, AU - Cinema Treasures". cinematreasures.org. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
- ^ East, John W. (2019). "Urban Improvement in Brisbane between the Wars An Architectural History of the Widening of Adelaide Street 1924 to 1931". espace.library.uq.edu.au. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
- ^ Bruce McMahon (22 October 2009). "King George Square revamp sparks mixed reaction". www.couriermail.com.au. Archived from the original on 24 October 2009. Retrieved 13 November 2009.
- ^ "King George Square revamp sparks mixed reaction". Retrieved 14 May 2015.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Marissa Calligeros (26 October 2012). King George Square too hot to handle Archived 10 October 2012 at the Wayback Machine. Brisbane Times. Fairfax Media. Retrieved on 17 December 2012.
- ^ "King George Square designer wouldn't change a thing despite calls to bring back the grass". www.couriermail.com.au. Retrieved 14 May 2015.
External links
- Brisbane City Council e-Library Catalogue (elibcat)image BCC-T120-94615 Archived 27 September 2007 at the Wayback Machine 1994 aerial view of Brisbane City Hall and King George Square looking south along Albert Street. The photo also shows the round fountain in King George Square which was later demolished.
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