Queen Alexandra Home, Heritage building in Coorparoo, Brisbane, Australia
Queen Alexandra Home stands as a two-story brick residence at 347 Old Cleveland Road, featuring decorative cast iron verandahs and a grand central staircase.
Built in 1886 for businessman Reuben Nicklin, the Methodist Church acquired the property in 1911 to establish a children's home that operated until 1960.
The building reflects the evolution of social welfare in Queensland, transitioning from a family residence to a children's home and later an educational institution.
The structure underwent extensive renovations in the 1980s to become a community center, maintaining its original architectural elements including marble fireplaces and leadlight windows.
The property survived the tragic loss of its original owners in the 1890 RMS Quetta maritime disaster, which claimed the lives of Reuben and Jane Nicklin.
Location: Queensland
GPS coordinates: -27.49390,153.06100
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:30
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