Old Mineral House, Victorian heritage warehouse in Brisbane, Australia

The Old Mineral House is a five-story building on Edward Street with rendered brick walls, cast iron details, and broad segmental arches that define its classical appearance. The interior still retains its original cast iron columns and wooden beams from when it was first built.

The building was constructed in 1888 as a warehouse for Smellie & Co. and received two additional floors in the 1890s to meet the growing demands of the hardware importing business. It was registered on the Queensland Heritage Register in 1992 and later became offices and learning spaces for different users.

The names on the building record its occupants: Smellie & Co Warehouse, Naval House, Industrial High School and Mineral House. The Industrial High School moved in in 1947 from cramped rooms at the Central Technical College, now QUT's Gardens Point campus. Walter's Steakhouse and Bar now occupies the ground floor, where the main entry opens on Edward Street.

The building is easy to find on foot and its classical facade stands out along Edward Street even among modern surroundings. Visitors can enjoy the exterior anytime, though access to the interior may be limited by the current occupants and their operating hours.

The building was expanded gradually, reflecting how rapidly Brisbane's trade grew in the late 1880s. Its later conversion to offices and learning spaces shows how it adapted to new needs while preserving its core structure.