Pollard's Store

The two-story red brick building features octagonal towers, stained glass windows, and pressed metal ceilings within its Federation-style architecture.

Constructed around 1909 for Daking-Smith and Company during the gold mining peak, the store served a prosperous community producing over 6 million ounces of gold.

The establishment evolved from a traditional drapery into a department store, reflecting changing retail patterns and shopping habits in regional Queensland.

Located at 18 Gill Street, the building maintains its retail function as K Hub while preserving architectural elements from the early 20th century.

The store operated a mechanical cash carrier system from the 1930s until 1993, distributing catalogs throughout North Queensland during its commercial peak.

Location: Queensland

GPS coordinates: -20.07630,146.25750

Latest update: March 23, 2025 23:03