Palings Building, Heritage listed building in Brisbane, Australia

Palings Building at 86 Queen Street is one of two surviving bays of a row of four identical Italianate retail buildings designed by Richard Gailey. It has four storeys and a basement, with a fourth storey added before 1918. The upper parapet carries the name "PALINGS" in raised lettering, and the rear extends to Burnett Lane.

The building was erected in 1885 as one of four identical structures, but was purchased by music entrepreneur William Henry Paling in 1886. It began operating as a music retail business from 1888 onwards.

This building served as Queensland's main destination for music lovers seeking instruments, sheet music, and recordings throughout the late 1800s and early 1900s. Musicians and collectors came from across the region to purchase items and receive expert advice on their selections.

The building is located in Brisbane's central business district near the old Town Hall. It remains protected under heritage legislation, making it easy to identify and visit while exploring the downtown area.

The upper storey and its ornate pediment were added before 1911; the pediment has since been removed, but the parapet still carries the name "PALINGS" in raised lettering. Inside, the finely detailed plaster ceilings and the timber passenger lift survive. Shade structures in the Queen Street Mall now hide much of the facade from pedestrians.