Addresses
Type of place
Monument / memorial
Period
Late 20th Century 1960-1999
Style
Post-Modern
This is an image of the local heritage place known as Amoco Time Capsule
Amoco Memorial Time Capsule
Addresses
Type of place
Monument / memorial
Period
Late 20th Century 1960-1999
Style
Post-Modern
The American Oil Company (Amoco), constructed this time capsule and monument in 1964 to mark the commencement of oil refining in Brisbane. Oil had been discovered in central south Queensland in 1961 and it was decided to build a refinery at Bulwer Island. Weighing a total of twelve tonnes, the contents of the time capsule included a series of brief histories from various Queensland Government Departments, nineteenth century documents, microfilms, household gadgets, and sound recordings. The time capsule is to be opened on 4 May 2066.
Lot plan
L3_SP213120; L4_SP213120
Key dates
Local Heritage Place Since —
Date of Citation —
Construction
MemorialCriterion for listing
(A) Historical; (B) Rarity; (C) Scientific; (H) Historical associationInteractive mapping
Lot plan
L3_SP213120; L4_SP213120
Key dates
Local Heritage Place Since —
Date of Citation —
Construction
MemorialCriterion for listing
(A) Historical; (B) Rarity; (C) Scientific; (H) Historical associationInteractive mapping
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:
Citation prepared by — Brisbane City Council (page revised June 2022)