14th Sept 2024 | ART DECO SOCIETY BRISBANE
Explore Brisbane’s inner-city history through its inter-war architectural legacy
An exploration of the inner city’s history – with a focus on Brisbane’s architectural heritage on Queen and Adelaide Streets.
The tour follows Brisbane’s architectural transformation from its colonial origins, the impact of the Great Depression, and the emergence of the inter-war Art Deco styles.
Three 1930 Art Deco Picture Palaces once stood in Queen Street, alongside the grand Victorian edifice – ‘Her Majesty’s Opera House’ . Opposite were two Art Deco department stores, the glamorous Finney’s alongside Brisbane’s family favourite – Penney’s.
Tour concludes at the charming ‘Roses’ for Morning Tea to share in Celebrating the Brisbane Arcade’s 100th Anniversary
9 – 11am | Macarthur Chambers, 229 Queen Street Brisbane City