Addresses
Type of place
Shop/s, Shophouse
Period
Victorian 1860-1890
Style
Queenslander
This is an image of the local heritage place known as Spring Hill Tavern (former)
Spring Hill Tavern (former)
Addresses
Type of place
Shop/s, Shophouse
Period
Victorian 1860-1890
Style
Queenslander
This building was constructed in 1879 by bricklayer William Jackman, who ran an unlicensed tavern from the premises. Closed in 1888 after it had become the source of public discontent, the building has gone on to serve a number of purposes, both commercial and residential.
Lot plan
L5_RP10485
Key dates
Local Heritage Place Since —
Date of Citation —
Construction
Roof: Corrugated iron;Walls: Masonry
People/associations
William Jackman (Builder)Criterion for listing
(A) Historical; (B) RarityInteractive mapping
Lot plan
L5_RP10485
Key dates
Local Heritage Place Since —
Date of Citation —
Construction
Roof: Corrugated iron;Walls: Masonry
People/associations
William Jackman (Builder)Criterion for listing
(A) Historical; (B) RarityInteractive mapping
History
In 1879, Irish bricklayer William Jackman purchased 11.25 perches of land at the corner of Fortescue and York Streets, Spring Hill. Jackman took out a ₤180 mortgage on the land and built a brick, two-storey residence on the block. From 1883, Jackman is thought to have run an unlicensed tavern from the premises. Popular legend has it that the Spring Hill Tavern was so noisy and disreputable that a public petition was raised for its closure. This occurred around 1888. Jackman sold the property to George Clark in 1890 and the building underwent a variety of uses including as a shop and residence. In 1956, it was converted into eight small flats by George Mee Lee, William John Sue San and Alfred Mee Lee. Architect Noel Robinson bought the property in 1974 and he spent considerable effort restoring the building back to a residence for use as his home office. Most recently, it has been used as the Spring Hill office of Raine and Horne real estate agents.
Statement of significance
Relevant assessment criteria
This is a place of local heritage significance and meets one or more of the local heritage criteria under the Heritage planning scheme policy of the Brisbane City Plan 2014. It is significant because:
Supporting images
Unidentified photographer,
‘140 Fortescue Street - Spring Hill’, 23 December 1980,
Brisbane City Council Library Services, Brisbane City Council.
References
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Brisbane City Council, Properties on the Web, website
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Brisbane City Council, 1946 aerial photographs.
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Brisbane City Council’s Central Library, local history sheets
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Department of Natural Resources, Queensland Certificates of title and other records.
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John Oxley Library, Parish of Nundah, County of Stanley, L.A.D. of Brisbane map, (1899 land grant map).
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John Oxley Library, Brisbane Suburbs – Estate Maps
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Queensland Government, Queensland Pioneers Index 1829-1889, (Brisbane: Department of Justice and Attorney General, 2000)
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Queensland Post Office Directories, 1868-1949
Citation prepared by — Brisbane City Council (page revised June 2022)