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During its relatively short existence GOMA has quickly established itself as the proverbial jewel in Brisbane’s visual arts crown.

During its relatively short existence GOMA has quickly established itself as the proverbial jewel in Brisbane’s visual arts crown.

Brisbane’s arts and cultural scene is thriving, with world class theatre, art galleries, dance and music, film and theatre as well as a host of museums and excellent libraries. Highlights are GOMA, Australia’s leading modern art gallery, the Queensland Ballet directed by Li Cunxin (Mao’s Last Dancer), Queensland Theatre and Queensland Symphony Orchestra and Brisbane’s unique indie arts centre the Brisbane Powerhouse. Brisbane also hosts first class festivals such as the annual 3 week Brisbane Festival and Brisbane International Film Festival and Brisbane Writers Festival.

Coronet Court building in New Farm

This remarkable piece of art deco architecture came to be during the Great Depression when houses everywhere were being divided into flats.

Jogger on footpath along Brisbane River with Customs House in the background at sunrise.

A customs house has inhabited this spot near Petrie’s Bight since 1849, with this grand copper-domed building with its massive colonnade replacing a much smaller one in 1888

Tomb stones surrounded by bush in Dutton Park Cemetery

South Brisbane Cemetery

One of Queensland’s oldest burial grounds, South Brisbane Cemetery was reserved as a supplement to the overflowing Paddington Cemetery in 1864.

Saint Leger Stand Circa 1913 in the Eagle Farm Racecourse Ascot Brisbane Queensland

Eagle Farm Racecourse

Horseracing in Brisbane had its roots in the early settlement with the first settlers keen followers and punters, with the Queensland Turf Club being established in 1865.

Empire Hotel building on Brunswick St Fortitude Valley

Fortitude Valley

As one of a swag of grand ornate hotels that came to represent the unique Queensland 19th century style, the Empire was constructed in the boom times of the late 1880’s

Enoggera Reservoir lake and bush in the Gap

Enoggera Reservoir

Dating from 1866, this is significant as the first major (clay core) dam to be built in Queensland and one of the first in Australia.

Eskgrove house and garden in East Brisbane

Tucked away on a quiet riverside street sits this rare gem of a pre-separation house

Fairy House surrounded by trees on MacGregor Tce Bardon

The heritage-listed iconic house with its composer sculpture garden is now for rent on Air BnB

Farrington House and front yard in Alderley

Farrington House

Originating as Farrington House, this grand hilltop gabled home was built in the 1880’s for its biscuit empire owner Frederick Wilson.

Forester’s Hall shop front buiding on Latrobe Tce Paddington

Forester's Hall

Built in 1888 to a design by architect AB Wilson, Forester’s Hall is a rare surviving intact example of a 19th century community hall

Francis Lookout district views over Corinda

Francis Lookout

This tiny private burial ground c1863 sits atop a Corinda hill with the district’s best panoramic views.

Frogs Hollow sculpures on brick wall

In the convict days the area down in the vicinity of Alice St was a mangrove swamp known as Frog’s Hollow

Kids riding a bike in front of Gas Stripping Tower near Davies Park in West End

Gas Stripping Tower

The only one of its kind left in Australia today, this cast iron tower was made in England and shipped out in sections to the 1880’s

Gayundah ship wreck being pounded by waves at Woody Point

Gayundah Ship Wreck

It’s hard to believe the rusty hulk at the foot of the cliffs of Woody Point was in the 19th century the Navy’s proud premier warship.

GPO building lit up at night in Brisbane.

General Post Office

The history of this site predates the 1872 construction of the Brisbane GPO by John Petrie

Sprawling gardens leading to Glenlyon house in Ashgrove

Glenlyon still retains some of the air of the grand country estate it was during the 19th century when its marble floors were polished with butter milk

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