Roma Courthouse, Heritage courthouse in Roma, Australia.
Description
The Roma Courthouse is a government building on McDowall Street with rendered brick walls and Federation free style architectural features completed in 1901. The structure shows characteristic design elements of that era with carefully crafted details throughout.
History
The building replaced an earlier timber structure from 1866 when it was completed in 1901 and gained prominence through a major cattle theft trial in the 1880s. That legal case made the courthouse well-known throughout the region.
Culture
The name comes from Lady Bowen, wife of Queensland's first Governor, linking it to the early days of European settlement in this pastoral region. You can see this colonial connection reflected in how the building looks and is used today.
Practical
The building is accessible and has videoconferencing facilities for visitors and witnesses participating from a distance. Plan your visit with the weekday schedule in mind, as it operates during business hours.
Did you know?
The building features cast iron wall vents and specialized airflow systems designed specifically to handle the intense heat of western Queensland. These technical details were essential for keeping the courtrooms comfortable and functional.
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