Minjerribah (Straddie) Architecture tour 12/09/2020 //SOLD OUT//
Point Lookout Community Hall & Library lawn Dickson Way, next to the Skate Park, MinjerribahAs part of the Brisbane Open Tours initiative, Brisbane Open House is proud to present exclusive tours of selected island properties. This tour is presented in conjunction with Brisbane architects Shaun Lockyer, Justin O'Neill and Paul Butterworth, and with the generosity owners of the houses. Welcome to Country by Josh Walker a Nunagal man and…
Paddington Architecture & Culture 13/09/2020 //SOLD OUT//
Trammies Corner Cnr Prince St and Latrobe Tce, PaddingtonPaddington street with city view This event has sold out – two more tours are available. Sundays 27 September and 11 October 9.30am start – 11am finish near Lang Park. The ubiquitous Queenslander, art deco theatre, a tramway long since gone, workers’ cottages and new buildings with small hilly back streets in between makes up…
Forgotten Type tours: Burnett Lane (Tour Finished)
George St corner of Burnett Lane Cnr Burnett Lane and George Street, BrisbaneCriterion Burnett Lane, Brisbane City 1930 Discover building names, "ghost signs" and other text remnants that uncover the hidden history of Brisbane's heritage buildings. Come and see the architectural treasure hidden in plain sight. Go on a 'treasure hunt' for ghost signs and other labels on buildings along the walk. Then regroup to do a…
Ann St History Walk + Masonic Grand Lodge: 22/09/2020
Meet up at St Johns Cathedral steps 373 Ann Street, BrisbaneMasonic Memorial temple © David Anderson Ann Street is unique in the world for its combined history and architecture. Explore Ann Street history, and culture through the eyes of senior historian Mary Howells. Discuss building styles and hear stories of the changes in this city community as it has evolved. Tour includes a 20 minute…
Forgotten Type views: City Rooftops 26/09/2020 (Tour Finished)
The Capital 155 Queen St, BrisbaneView the old signs on the tops of Brisbane's buildings. Join us for a special Brisbane Open Forgotten Type tour of the city rooftops. Come and see the architectural treasure hidden in plain sight. Discover building names, "ghost signs" and other text remnants that uncover the hidden history of Brisbane's heritage buildings. Our passionate guide,…
Paddington Architecture & Culture 27/09/2020 (Tour Finished)
Trammies Corner Cnr Prince St and Latrobe Tce, PaddingtonPaddington street with city view The ubiquitous Queenslander, art deco theatre, a tramway long since gone, workers’ cottages and new buildings with small hilly back streets in between makes up the intriguing mix that contributes to the feeling of living history in Brisbane’s Paddington and Red Hill. Explore Paddington’s houses, history, and culture through the…
Forgotten Type Tours: Fortitude Valley 10/10/2020 (Tour Finished)
Institute of Modern Art Berwick Street, Fortitude ValleyNewly developed for Brisbane Open, welcome to the Fortitude Valley Forgotten Type tour. Walk Fortitude Valley with Elliott Bledsoe, our Forgotten Type expert, discovering building names, "ghost signs" and other text remnants that uncover the hidden history of Brisbane's heritage buildings. Then regroup at the IMA to research and discuss the social history behind each…
Paddington Architecture & Culture: 11/10/2020 (Tour Finished)
Trammies Corner Cnr Prince St and Latrobe Tce, PaddingtonPaddington street with city view The ubiquitous Queenslander, art deco theatre, a tramway long since gone, workers’ cottages and new buildings with small hilly back streets in between makes up the intriguing mix that contributes to the feeling of living history in Brisbane’s Paddington and Red Hill. Explore Paddington’s houses, history, and culture through the…
Forgotten Type Tours: Woolloongabba 17/10/2020
Substation Woolloongabba 45 Logan Rd, WoolloongabbaDiscover building names, "ghost signs" and other text remnants that uncover the hidden history of Brisbane's heritage buildings. Come and see the architectural treasure hidden in plain sight. Go on a 'treasure hunt' for ghost signs and other labels on buildings along the tour. Ending in an interactive discussion on the social history behind each…
Paddington Architecture & Culture: 18/10/2020
Trammies Corner Cnr Prince St and Latrobe Tce, PaddingtonPaddington street with city view The ubiquitous Queenslander, art deco theatre, a tramway long since gone, workers’ cottages and new buildings with small hilly back streets in between makes up the intriguing mix that contributes to the feeling of living history in Brisbane’s Paddington and Red Hill. Explore Paddington’s houses, history, and culture through the…