Ambulance Building, Charters Towers, Heritage ambulance station in Charters Towers, Australia
The two-story masonry structure at 157 Gill Street features classical design elements including arched openings, pilasters, and a stepped parapet concealing the roof.
Built in 1903 by Arthur Reid and James Walker, this building marked the establishment of Queensland's first regional ambulance service outside Brisbane.
The building represents the development of medical services during the gold mining era when Charters Towers was Queensland's second largest city.
The structure now functions as a museum displaying historical artifacts, vehicles, and log books documenting early ambulance operations in Queensland.
During its first operational year, the Charters Towers Ambulance Centre responded to 1,165 emergency cases, demonstrating the critical need for medical services.
Location: Queensland
GPS coordinates: -20.07670,146.26630
Latest update: March 4, 2025 07:50
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