List of heritage sites in Ashgrove facts for kids

Ashgrove is a suburb located in the north-western part of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It's known for its many interesting old buildings that are protected because of their history and special design. These buildings are called "heritage-listed."

What are Heritage Buildings?

Heritage-listed buildings are places that are very important to a community's history. They might be old houses, schools, churches, or even bridges. These buildings are protected by law because they show us how people lived, worked, and built things a long time ago. Keeping them safe helps us remember the past and learn about our local area.

Special Old Buildings in Ashgrove

Ashgrove has many of these special heritage-listed places. Each one tells a part of the suburb's story.

Schools and Churches

Some of Ashgrove's heritage buildings are places where people learned or gathered for worship.

• Oakleigh State School: This school at 44 Ashbourne Street has been a place of learning for many years.
• Ashgrove Methodist Church (former): Located at 24–30 Ashgrove Avenue, this old church building has a unique history.
• Ashgrove State School: You can find this historic school at 31 Glory Street. It has taught generations of students.
• former St David's Presbyterian/Uniting Church: This church at 16 Oleander Drive used to be a place of worship.
• St Finbarr's Catholic Church: Found at 202 Waterworks Road, this church is an important part of the community.
• St Paul's Anglican Church: This church at 290 Waterworks Road also holds a special place in Ashgrove's history.

Homes and Other Places

Many heritage-listed sites in Ashgrove are old homes or other interesting structures.

• Grove Lodge: This historic home is located at 116 Ashgrove Avenue.
• Anzac Cottage: Another significant house at 120 Ashgrove Avenue.
• 140 Ashgrove Avenue: This address also features a heritage-listed building.
• Shop: An old shop at 60 Ashgrove Crescent is also protected.
• 2 Atthow Avenue: This address is home to another heritage-listed building.
• 34 Devonshire Street: A historic property at this address.
• 40 Dorset Street: Another protected building in Ashgrove.
• Grantuly: Sometimes called Grantully, this important place is at 67 Elimatta Drive.
• Tower Block & Memorial Gates Marist College: These significant structures are at 182 Frasers Road.
• Avenue of Trees: A special row of trees on Glenlyon Drive is also heritage-listed.
• Glen Lyon: This historic property is at 34 Glenlyon Drive.
• Porphyry retaining wall, Ithaca Creek: A unique wall along Kenwyn Road.
• 9 Killawarra Road: Another heritage-listed home.
• 16 Lindsay Street: This address also has a protected building.
• Air Raid Shelter: An old air raid shelter at 1 Mareeba Road.
• 47 Mclean Parade: A heritage-listed building at this address.
• St John's Wood House: This grand house is at 31 Piddington Street.
• former St John's Wood servants' quarters: The old servants' quarters for St John's Wood House are at 33 Piddington Street.
• Tram Shelter: An old tram shelter at 8 Stewart Road.
• Stewart Place (including war memorial): This area at 8 Stewart Road includes a war memorial.
• Ashgrove Golf Course (part): A section of the golf course at 142 St Johns Avenue is heritage-listed.
• Ithaca Bridge: This bridge near Mossvale Street on Waterworks Road is also protected.
• Tram Shelter: Another old tram shelter on Waterworks Road.
• former Tram Shelter: A former tram shelter at 101 Waterworks Road.
• 152 Waterworks Road: A heritage-listed building at this address.
• 180 Waterworks Road: Another protected building on Waterworks Road.
• former Ashgrove Private Hospital: The old hospital building at 309 Waterworks Road.
• Montvue Buildings: These buildings at 498 Waterworks Road are also heritage-listed.
• Woodlands: This historic property is located at 24 Woodland Street.