Warwick Court House, historic site in Queensland, Australia
Warwick Court House is a courthouse in the Queensland town of Warwick, built from sandstone and timber with a prominent clock tower facade. The complex includes the court building, a stone police station with arched windows, a lock-up for prisoners, and a keeper's residence, all constructed in simple classical style from locally quarried stone.
The complex was constructed between 1885 and 1901 after earlier court buildings in town were repeatedly flooded by the Condamine River. Construction of the main court building started in 1885 under architect John James Clark, while the stone police station was built in 1901 to consolidate law enforcement functions in one location.
The court house and police station stand at the heart of Warwick's community identity and have shaped the town's character for over a century. These sandstone buildings with their prominent clock tower represent the town's commitment to law and order through the eyes of its inhabitants.
The site is located at the corner of Fitzroy and Guy Streets in central Warwick and is easily accessible on foot. The buildings can be viewed from the outside, with the stone walls and clock tower clearly visible from the street.
The clock tower was added because local residents had long wanted a place to check the time while going about their daily work. The clock itself was supplied by Flavelle Brothers and Roberts and remains a distinctive landmark in Warwick's town center today.
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