Port Office, Brisbane, Heritage administrative building in Brisbane, Australia
The Port Office at 39 Edward Street is a historic administrative building with classical design features including a prominent entrance porch and three gabled projections connected by verandahs. The ground floor now houses specialty shops and upper floors contain a restaurant while the original architectural character remains intact.
The building was designed in 1879 by Colonial Architect FDG Stanley and constructed by builder John Petrie next to an earlier structure. It represents a key phase in Brisbane's port administration during the colonial period.
The building reflects how Queensland managed its port operations and shipping activities, showing the practical side of colonial maritime work through its design and layout.
The building is centrally located on Edward Street in Brisbane and easy to access on foot. Visitors can view the exterior and entrance area during the day, with the option to explore the shops and restaurant inside if desired.
A tide marker on the building's wall was replaced following the 1974 floods and records Brisbane's relationship with water levels over time. This mark serves as a visible reminder of the city's vulnerability to flooding.
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