Addresses
Type of place
House
Period
Federation 1890-1914
Style
Bungalow
This is an image of the local heritage place known as Residence 'Woodlands'
Woodlands
Addresses
Type of place
House
Period
Federation 1890-1914
Style
Bungalow
‘Woodlands’ was constructed circa 1911 for solicitor and politician Magnus Jensen. In 1913 it was purchased by John William Green, contractor and later Mayor of Wynnum (1922) and Lord Mayor of Greater Brisbane (1931-34). The Green (or Greene) family played a prominent role in Wynnum and Brisbane society, including sisters Alice (principal and co-founder of Moreton Bay College) and Anne (internationally-renowned artist) and brother Samuel (Mayor of Wynnum 1913 and 1917, Alderman 1938-41). ‘Woodlands’ was the residence of the Greenes’ mother Ellen until her death in 1931. The house and one acre of land was transferred to the Greene sisters in 1949, and the property was retained by the family until 1983.
Lot plan
L1_RP162880
Key dates
Local Heritage Place Since —
Construction
Roof: Tile;Walls: Timber
People/associations
Greene family (Occupant);Magnus Jensen (Occupant)
Criterion for listing
(A) Historical; (H) Historical associationInteractive mapping
Lot plan
L1_RP162880
Key dates
Local Heritage Place Since —
Construction
Roof: Tile;Walls: Timber
People/associations
Greene family (Occupant);Magnus Jensen (Occupant)
Criterion for listing
(A) Historical; (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)