Newmarket Brickworks Chimney

The Newmarket Brickworks Chimney rises 55 meters above Mina Parade, featuring a square base of 4.7 meters with decorative arched recesses and metallic bands.

Built in 1912 by the Brisbane Brick and Builders Supply Company, the chimney served as part of a major brick manufacturing complex until operations ceased in the 1980s.

The structure demonstrates the evolution of Queensland construction methods, marking the transition from timber to brick building materials following the 1864 Queen Street fire.

Located at 117 Mina Parade in Alderley, the chimney stands as a visible reference point and can be accessed through Brisbane City Council's Interactive Mapping system.

The chimney remains the last standing element of the original brickworks complex, utilizing the Hoffman method that enabled simultaneous drying and firing of bricks.

Location: Queensland

GPS coordinates: -27.42770,153.00600

Latest update: March 8, 2025 09:59