John Mills Himself Building

The John Mills Himself Building is a three-story brick warehouse in Brisbane with render details, decorative parapets, and blue ceramic tiles running between the floors. The structure comprises two connected buildings that share a basement extending across both sections.

Built in 1919 for printer John Charles Mills, the structure started as his printing operation launched during World War I. It expanded over time into a major commercial space that drew various publishing and printing operations during the 1920s.

The building carries the name of John Mills, the printer who established his business here and made it a hub for printing and publishing operations. Its ornamental facade with blue ceramic tiles and decorative parapet reflects the prosperity of this once-thriving commercial center.

The building sits at Charlotte Street in Brisbane and is accessible by public transport and on foot from nearby areas. Visitors should note that as a heritage site, it is best appreciated from the exterior and can be viewed throughout the day from the street.

A triangular pediment on the roof displays raised lettering spelling out its original name, making it the tallest brick building on Charlotte Street. This distinctive rooftop feature originally served as advertisement for the printing business located inside.

Location: Queensland

GPS coordinates: -27.47170,153.02600

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:03