Newmarket Brickworks Chimney, Industrial heritage site in Alderley, Australia
The Newmarket Brickworks Chimney rises 55 meters above Mina Parade with a square base about 4.7 meters across, decorated with arched recesses and metal bands. It was built from brick itself and served as a key part of the factory for heating during the firing process.
Built in 1912 by the Brisbane Brick and Builders Supply Company, it was part of a large factory complex that operated until the 1980s. The site used modern production methods and supplied building materials to Brisbane for many decades.
The structure shows how Queensland moved from timber to brick for building after the 1864 fire made wood construction risky. This shift shaped how the city was rebuilt and grew, making brick production central to local growth.
The structure stands on Mina Parade in Alderley and is easy to spot from the street. You can locate it using Brisbane City Council's online mapping tools or standard navigation apps.
The chimney is the last remaining part of the original factory complex that once sprawled across the site. It used the Hoffman method, a clever system that let workers dry and fire bricks at the same time.
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