Newstead House Board of Trustees, Heritage building in Newstead, Australia.
Description
Newstead House is a Victorian residential building made of brick and stone overlooking Breakfast Creek in Brisbane. The property features white-painted walls with dark trim details and operates today as a museum housing historical collections.
History
The building was constructed in 1846 as a Georgian cottage for Patrick Leslie and underwent several expansions afterward. It stands as Brisbane's oldest surviving European residential structure from that era.
Culture
The house reflects how prosperous families lived in Brisbane's earliest years and what objects shaped their daily routines. The rooms convey an understanding of social customs and domestic life during the colonial period.
Practical
Visitors can explore the house on Fridays and Sundays with or without guided tours, though visiting hours may vary by season. It is worth checking ahead for current opening times, as the building closes regularly for maintenance.
Did you know?
During World War II, the house served as quarters for American troops stationed in the region. This wartime chapter makes it an important location in Brisbane's military history.
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