Watson Brothers Building, Heritage-listed warehouse in Brisbane, Australia.
The Watson Brothers Building is a three-story brick warehouse with an ornately decorated frontage. Its facade displays pilasters, segmental arches, and a carved frieze above the ground floor windows.
Architect Richard Gailey designed this structure in 1887 for the Watson Brothers Plumbing Company. The firm expanded to become Queensland's largest plumbing enterprise by the early 1900s.
The building reflects how local tradesmen shaped Brisbane's growth into an industrial hub in the late 1800s. It stands as a reminder of the businesses that built the city's economy during this era.
The building sits on Margaret Street and is straightforward to locate. Ground floor spaces now serve as parking facilities and a café for visitors.
The structure was technologically advanced for its time, featuring American-style lifts for goods transport. A central passageway allowed vehicles to access the interior for loading and unloading operations.
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