Addresses
Type of place
Flat building, Shop/s
Period
Interwar 1919-1939
Style
Art Deco
This is an image of the local heritage place known as Corner Shop
Corner Shop
Addresses
Type of place
Flat building, Shop/s
Period
Interwar 1919-1939
Style
Art Deco
This building, designed by the notable architectural firm of Chambers and Ford, is an example of the flat/apartment building boom that occurred within inner city Brisbane during the 1930s. Its construction allowed the owners to take advantage of the commercial exposure of Brunswick Street, while meeting the demand for accommodation in the New Farm locality. Demand for accommodation during the late 1930s within New Farm was exacerbated by the construction of the nearby Story Bridge. The name of the flats is given as Whattall Flats.
Also known as
Whattall Flats
Lot plan
L6_RP8605
Key dates
Local Heritage Place Since —
Date of Citation —
Construction
Walls: Masonry - RenderPeople/associations
Chambers and Ford (Architect)Criterion for listing
(A) Historical; (E) Aesthetic; (H) Historical associationInteractive mapping
Also known as
Whattall Flats
Lot plan
L6_RP8605
Key dates
Local Heritage Place Since —
Date of Citation —
Construction
Walls: Masonry - RenderPeople/associations
Chambers and Ford (Architect)Criterion for listing
(A) Historical; (E) Aesthetic; (H) Historical associationInteractive mapping
History
This building, designed by the notable architectural firm of Chambers and Ford, is an example of the flat/apartment building boom that occurred within inner city Brisbane during the 1930s. Its construction allowed the owners to take advantage of the commercial exposure of Brunswick Street, while meeting the demand for accommodation in the New Farm locality. Demand for accommodation during the late 1930s within New Farm was exacerbated by the construction of the nearby Story Bridge. The name of the flats is given as Whattall Flats.
Description
This two-story masonry art deco styled structure comprises of commercial premises, at ground level, fronting Brunswick Street and flats located on both levels. A substantial second level pediment fronts the Brunswick street side and a feature art deco entry allows access to the flats via Kent Street.
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:
References
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A & B Journal of Queensland, September 1937
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Brisbane City Council, Detailed Plan No. 161, Brisbane: Department of Works, 1937
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Brisbane City Council, Register of New Buildings 1925-1940, Brisbane: Department of Works, 1938
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Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Record of Titles, Brisbane: Queensland Government, 1893-1941
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Properties on the Web, http://propweb:8001/propwebprod/plsql/bccpdsly.process_lot_plan_search, (last accessed 25 September 2001)
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Wise’s Directories, The Queensland Post Office and Official Directory (Wise’s), Brisbane: Wise’s Directories, 1900-1938
Citation prepared by — Brisbane City Council (page revised June 2022)