Trustees Chambers facts for kids
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Building as an ANZ Bank branch, 1991
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| Location | 43 Queen Street, Brisbane City, City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Design period | 1900 - 1914 (early 20th century) |
| Built | c. 1900 |
| Architect | Addison & Corrie |
| Architectural style(s) | Classicism |
| Official name: ANZ Bank, Trustees Chambers | |
| Type | state heritage (built) |
| Designated | 21 October 1992 |
| Reference no. | 600157 |
| Significant period | c. 1900 (fabric) |
| Builders | Walter Taylor |
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The Trustees Chambers is an old, important building in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It is located at 43 Queen Street. This building is considered special because of its history and design. It was built around 1900 by Walter Taylor. The architects who designed it were Addison & Corrie. Today, the building is used by the Australia and New Zealand Banking Group, also known as ANZ Bank. It was officially added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 21 October 1992.
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History of Trustees Chambers
This building was constructed around the year 1900. The land it stands on was bought by the Bank of New South Wales way back in 1853. In 1866, the bank built its main office nearby. The rest of the land became a garden for the bank manager's home.
Building the Chambers
In February 1899, the bank decided to build something new on the garden area. They hired architects Addison and Corrie to design a two-storey building. This new building would have offices and shops. Walter Taylor was chosen as the builder. The project was finished in late 1900. It cost £6,737, which was a lot of money back then!
Early Tenants and Name
The basement and ground floor of the new building were rented out to a company called Queensland Trustees Limited. This company helped people manage their money and property. The upper floors were rented by several law firms. Even though Queensland Trustees Limited moved out in 1913, the building kept its name, "Trustees Chambers."
Changes Over the Years
The building had some changes made in late 1933. In November 1935, it was sold to HA Manahan & Sons Proprietary Limited, which was a chain of grocery stores. Later, in 1957, the Prudential Assurance Company Limited bought the building. They then rented it to the Australia and New Zealand Bank Ltd. In 1985, ANZ Properties (Australia) Limited became the official owners. In 2016, the building was available for rent again.
What the Building Looks Like
Trustees Chambers is a two-storey building made of brick. It has fancy decorations made from a smooth, plastered material. It stands next to the Bank of New South Wales building on Queen Street.
Outside Features
The front of the building looks like old Roman or Greek buildings, with a classic style. It has a covered walkway, called a verandah, on the first floor. This verandah has three arched openings. At each end of the verandah, there are square windows. Next to these windows and around the arches, you can see square pillars. These pillars have detailed tops, called capitals, with flowery designs. The brickwork on the first floor was originally plain but has since been painted.
The shops at street level have a more modern look, with new materials and designs.
Back and Inside
At the back, the building looks more like a house. It has separate hipped roofs (roofs that slope down on all sides) and a chimney. There's also a timber verandah on the first floor that wraps around to where the original toilets were located.
Inside, some parts of the building are still original. In the front part of the basement, you can see the curved underside of the floor above. This floor is supported by cast iron columns. It has three curved sections, like tunnels, supported by two rows of columns. There are also some old double-hung sash windows at the side, behind the Bank of New South Wales building.
Why it's a Heritage Site
The Trustees Chambers was listed on the Queensland Heritage Register on 21 October 1992. This means it's considered an important part of Queensland's history and culture.
What Makes it Special?
- It shows how Queensland's history has changed. The building helps us understand how commercial buildings developed in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
- It's a great example of its type. It shows the main features of a commercial building from the late Victorian era (late 1800s).
- It's beautiful to look at. People in the community value its design, especially the arched first floor. It also adds to the historical look of Queen Street, standing among other old buildings.
