Victoria Flats, historic site in Queensland, Australia
Victoria Flats is a residential building from the 1920s on Gregory Terrace in Spring Hill with brick walls, clay tile roof, and straightforward design. It consists of several separate units, each with its own entrance, veranda, and access to private gardens.
The building was constructed in 1922 following designs by architect Thomas Blair Moncrieff Wightman and originally named Kilroe's Flats after its patron Fanny Kilroe. It emerged during a period when Brisbane was expanding rapidly and needed new housing forms for its growing population.
The building carries names reflecting different owners and periods in its past. The verandas and private entrances show how residents once valued independence and comfort while living in close urban spaces.
The building sits on elevated ground with views toward Victoria Park and is easy to spot from the street. The complex has separate access points for each unit and is located on Gregory Terrace among other historic buildings in the neighborhood.
The flats took an unusual approach for their era: each unit had its own separate entrance rather than shared access like larger apartment blocks. This made them a novel housing form in Brisbane, combining the feel of individual homes with the practicality of multi-unit buildings.
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