Miegunyah, Heritage-listed historic site in Bowen Hills, Queensland, Australia.
Miegunyah is a historic residence in Bowen Hills featuring a single-story timber construction adorned with cast-iron railings, decorative posts, and bay windows topped by a hipped corrugated iron roof. The property includes gardens and exhibition galleries within the structure.
William Perry acquired the land in 1875, and the house was built around 1885 for his sons Herbert and George during the area's early development. The structure was later taken over and converted into a historical site by the Queensland Women's Historical Association.
The Queensland Women's Historical Association converted the building into a museum focused on pioneer women of Queensland, showcasing their clothing and personal belongings. Visitors encounter the daily lives of these women through carefully arranged period displays.
The site is located at 35 Jordan Terrace and operates during standard visiting hours with accessible facilities throughout. Public restrooms, gardens, and gallery spaces are all easily navigable for visitors.
The original timber stables on the grounds retain their authentic exterior form while the interior has been modified for caretaker use. This conversion reveals how the property adapted to new purposes over time.
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