Toowoomba Court House, Heritage-listed courthouse in Toowoomba, Australia.
Toowoomba Court House is a sandstone courthouse at 46 Neil Street featuring a central projecting bay with an open portico supported by columns and classical arches. Inside, multiple government departments including Police and Tourism offices operate from the building, making it a central administrative hub.
Built between 1876 and 1878, this courthouse replaced an earlier structure from 1863 and became the third judicial building on the Darling Downs. The structure received major modifications in 1913 when a Lands Office was added, with further expansions completed in 1943 under architect R C Nowland.
The building reflects how Queensland's legal system grew through its architectural design and the preserved courtroom where original cast iron columns still stand today.
The building houses multiple government departments including Police and Tourism offices, making it straightforward to find different services in one location. Visitors should know that it functions as an active administrative center, so some areas may have restricted access.
Beyond serving as a courtroom, the building added a Lands Office in 1913 that allowed property records and land administration to operate from the same building. This combined function made it a unique administrative hub that served multiple government needs simultaneously.
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