Athol Place, 1860s stone terrace house in Spring Hill, Australia.
Description
Athol Place consists of three terrace houses built around the 1860s in Spring Hill, constructed from Brisbane tuff stone with cast-iron balustrades. After being converted into six separate flats in 1929, the building contains consulting rooms and living spaces that open onto front verandas.
History
Alexander McNab built these terrace houses in the early 1860s after Wickham Terrace opened for development. He named the building after his Scottish hometown of Blair Atholl.
Culture
The building represents one of Brisbane's earliest stone terrace houses, marking a period when the city developed residential areas along Wickham Terrace.
Practical
The building is located in an established residential area and is easily reached from walkable streets and public stops. Visitors should be prepared for uneven pavements and the slope of the terrace, as the area sits on a hillside.
Did you know?
Doctor Joseph Bancroft established medical consulting rooms in the building in 1866, founding its connection to Brisbane's medical community. This medical use shaped the building and attracted other professionals later on.
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