Oak Lodge and Spreydon

Oak Lodge and Spreydon are two Victorian timber residences built in the 1890s, located in the Newtown area of Toowoomba. Both structures display fine carpentry work and decorative timber details characteristic of homes from that era.

The houses originated as a single estate built in the 1890s for businessman Robert Walker Filshie. In 1923, the property was subdivided and converted into two separate residential buildings.

The buildings served as educational institutions for girls from the 1910s onward, shaping their place in Toowoomba's community life. The layout and interior spaces still show signs of their use as classrooms and learning spaces.

The buildings can be viewed from the street to see their original Victorian architecture clearly. They are located in a residential area of Toowoomba and are private homes, so visitors can only appreciate their exterior design.

James Marks and Son, the architects of these buildings, shaped Toowoomba's appearance during the late 1800s through numerous significant structures they designed. Their architectural influence remains visible across several heritage buildings throughout the city.