Architectural drawing of the Court House and Lock Up, Cleveland

Queensland State Archives posted a photo:

Now a restaurant, the heritage-listed courthouse was built as an early colonial cottage in 1853 by Francis Edward Bigge, a wealthy land and property owner. Its handmade brick walls and sandstone windowsills were brought out from England. In 1859, Francis Bigge rented the cottage to the colonial secretary, as a courthouse and police lock-up. Sunday School and church services were also held here from 1859; the Courthouse was Cleveland’s first place of worship.

Description source:
The Courthouse Restaruant 1853

View the original image at the Queensland State Archives:
Digital Image ID 20819

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