Customs House, Rockhampton, Heritage customs house in Quay Street, Rockhampton, Australia
The sandstone and brick building features a central copper dome and Corinthian columns supporting a semi-circular portico along the Fitzroy River frontage.
The 1899 structure, designed by architect Thomas Pye, replaced two previous customs houses after becoming the major central coast port in Queensland.
The Customs House Discovery Centre exhibits regional maritime trade artifacts and documents that shaped Rockhampton's development during the late 19th century.
Located at 208 Quay Street, the building stands prominently in the Central Business District Heritage Walk near Rockhampton's Riverside Precinct.
Engineers implemented specialized foundation techniques to prevent structural issues caused by shifting clay, which had damaged previous buildings in the area.
Location: Queensland
GPS coordinates: -23.37830,150.51460
Latest update: April 2, 2025 20:36
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