Historical landmarks in Brisbane – Dive into The City's Heritage

Spring Bluff Railway Station is a heritage listed landmark in Brisbane which is surrounded by stunning award-winning gardens. The best time to visit the Spring Bluff Railway Station is during the Toowoomba's Carnival of Flowers when they are in full bloom. However, the historic railway station is a lovely sight any time of the year. The station was used by the public from 1867 – 1992. The gardens that surround it were established by Ralph Kirsop and his wife during the 1930's. The station is registered with The National Trust of Queensland while the gardens have won numerous awards and is much loved by residents and travellers to Brisbane. If you wish to explore the Spring Bluff Railway Station and the many other historical attractions in Brisbane, the Oaks Charlotte Towers, one of the top choices among Brisbane accommodation CBD, makes a great choice.

This is another important landmark in Brisbane as it is the first church built on the city. Located beside it is a much larger cathedral. St. Stephen's Chapel was a design of Augustus Welby Pugin, the early colonial church architect. The chapel is renowned as the oldest surviving church in the state of Queensland. The first mass was celebrated at the chapel in 1850 a little while after its construction. The worshippers of the chapel still congregate here, to this day. The chapel was constructed with roughly hewn locally found materials. The chapel still has its original roof but the original bell tower was destroyed during a storm. Within the chapel is a shrine that features a massive camphor carving by John Elliot, a saint who was recently canonized.

If you are on the lookout for a quirky and interesting historical landmark, be sure to pay a visit to Goleby's Basement. This is considered to be the coolest performance venue in all of South East Queensland. The entrance to the basement is located in the Top of Town Precinct. Goleby's Basement is actually the basement of the city saddler Golbe's House. This saddlery was present during World War II while the basement was used to manufactures the bicycle range for Goleby's. If you are in Ipswich, be sure to catch a performance in Goleby's Basement.

Located in Kelvin Grove, Ama House is located atop a high ridge but still somewhat hidden away from the street. The house is quite unusual in its appearance. Featuring a domed turret and granite walls, the structure is striking. The house was constructed in 1915 for the Secretary of the Brisbane Electric Supply Company Limited. The house was sold to Dr. James Duhig in 1929. Later, the house was sold to the British Medical Association's then Queensland branch and was renamed to BMA House. It was named AMA house in 1963.