Old Goulburn Brewery, Heritage brewery in Goulburn, Australia.
The Old Goulburn Brewery is a brewery complex in Goulburn, New South Wales, made up of several connected buildings. It includes steam mills, a tobacco kiln, and workers' cottages spread across the site along Bungonia Road.
William Bradley and William Shelley founded the brewery in 1838 as one of the first steam-powered factories in Australia. This marked the start of industrial manufacturing on the continent.
The Georgian architectural style is visible in the solid brick construction that still stands today. This building approach was typical for early industrial sites and shapes how the place looks and feels.
The site spreads along Bungonia Road and is best explored on foot to see all the buildings and structures. Today it functions as a hotel and restaurant, so you can also eat while visiting.
The building design drew inspiration from scientific principles outlined in an essay, with the constructor applying ideas to its industrial architecture. This shows how early factory builders combined science with practical construction.
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