Land Administration Building, Brisbane, 1963

Queensland State Archives posted a photo:

From the Queensland Heritage Register.

This four-storeyed masonry government office building was erected between 1901 and 1905. Initially intended as offices for the Lands and Survey Departments, it was finished and occupied in 1905 as the Executive Building, accommodating both the Lands and Survey Departments and offices of the Premier and Executive Council. It is the most prominent Brisbane example of state building activity associated with the economic recovery of the late 1890s, and with the colony’s newly federated status.

In 1898-99 plans were prepared under the supervision of chief architect Thomas Pye of the government architect’s office. Special provisions for the Lands Department included Minister’s offices, drafting rooms, photographic and heliographic rooms, and a Land Court. With the inclusion of offices for the Executive Council and Cabinet, a separate entrance in George Street was designed for ministerial access.

A £2,900 contract for site preparation and foundations was

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