Ithaca, Queensland facts for kids
Ithaca was once a suburb in Brisbane, Australia. Since 1975, it has been known as a neighbourhood inside the suburb of Red Hill in Brisbane.
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Where Did the Name Ithaca Come From?
People believe the name Ithaca was given by Sir George Ferguson Bowen. He was the Governor of Queensland from 1859 to 1867. He named it after an island called Ithaca in Greece. Sir George had even written a book about that island!
Where Was Ithaca Located?
Ithaca used to have clear borders. To the west was Jubilee Terrace. Ithaca Creek was to the north. The suburb of Red Hill was to the east. Paddington was to the south.
Even though it's officially part of Red Hill today, the old area of Ithaca actually covers parts of Red Hill, Paddington, and Bardon.
A Look Back at Ithaca's History
Ithaca was once the main area for its own local government. First, it was called the Shire of Ithaca. Later, it became the Town of Ithaca.
The Ithaca Town Council Chambers building was built in 1910. It is located at 99 Enoggera Terrace. Back then, this was in Ithaca, but now it's in Red Hill. In 1925, the Town of Ithaca joined the City of Brisbane. This meant the building became property of the Brisbane City Council.
Since then, the building has been used for many things. It was a council storage area, a library, and even a kindergarten. Today, it is a community hall. It is known as Ithaca Hall.
On February 25, 1922, a special event happened. Sir Matthew Nathan, who was the Governor of Queensland, unveiled the Ithaca War Memorial. This memorial was built to remember local people. They had bravely died fighting in World War I.
The Ithaca Town Council Chambers building is very important. In 2000, it was added to the Queensland Heritage Register. This list protects important historical places.
Ithaca's Name Lives On Today
The name Ithaca is still used in many places around the area:
- The Ithaca Hall, which was the old Ithaca Town Hall.
- The Ithaca War Memorial on Enoggera Terrace in Paddington.
- The old Ithaca Fire Station at 140 Enoggera Terrace, Paddington.
- The Ithaca Swimming Pool at 131 Caxton Street, Paddington.
- The Ithaca Creek State School in Lugg Street, Bardon.
