Brisbane Grammar School Buildings, Educational complex in Spring Hill, Australia.
Brisbane Grammar School Buildings stand at 24 Gregory Terrace, Spring Hill, on a site bounded by Gregory Terrace, College Road and the railway line. The Main Building, designed by James Cowlishaw, faces College Road and comprises the Great Hall with single-storey classroom wings on either side. The three-storey School House, designed by Richard Gailey, opened in 1887, and the War Memorial Library, designed by John Barr, opened in 1924.
The school was founded in 1869 and moved to its current Gregory Terrace location in 1881 as part of its expansion. This relocation marked an important phase in its development as one of Queensland's oldest secondary institutions.
The avenue of Moreton Bay figs along the main drive was planted by school trustee Lewis Adolphus Bernays, a founding member of the Acclimatisation Society; in 1881 two figs were planted there by Prince Albert and Prince George, later King George V. The northern figs were replaced by cocos palms in 1918.
The grounds are partially accessible to visitors, though some areas may be restricted during school hours or special events. It is best to check beforehand for any limitations and plan your visit accordingly to enjoy the architecture and outdoor spaces.
The "German" field gun unveiled on 11 August 1921 is actually an Austro-Hungarian 10.4 cm Feldkanone M. 15, taken from the Ottoman Army at the Capture of Jenin in 1918. It was donated by old boy Brigadier General Lachlan Chisholm Wilson.
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