Brisbane School of Arts
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School of Arts building in Brisbane, 2013
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| Location | 166 Ann Street, Brisbane City, City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Coordinates | 27°28′02″S 153°01′28″E / 27.4672°S 153.0245°ECoordinates: 27°28′02″S 153°01′28″E / 27.4672°S 153.0245°E |
| Design period | 1840s - 1860s (mid-19th century) |
| Built | 1865 - 1985 |
| Architectural style(s) | Classicism |
| Official name: Brisbane School of Arts, Servants Home (former) | |
| Type | state heritage (built) |
| Designated | 21 October 1992 |
| Reference no. | 600072 |
| Significant period | 1877-1940 (historical) |
| Significant components | school of arts |
 Location of Brisbane School of Arts in Queensland
Location of Brisbane School of Arts in Queensland
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Brisbane School of Arts is a heritage-listed school of arts at 166 Ann Street, Brisbane City, City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It was built from 1865 to 1985. It is also known as former Servants Home. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 21 October 1992.
This building was erected in 1865-66. Known as the Servants Home, it provided accommodation for single adult females who had migrated to Queensland and were awaiting employment as domestic servants. Designed by H Edwin Bridges, the building comprised a ground floor and two upper galleries. All four elevations were identical. A notable feature of the interior was the lantern above the void in the two upper floors which provided natural lighting to the building. A 6,000 imperial gallon (27,300 litre) tank under the roof service the building with water. The contractors were Messrs Butler and Forster.
In 1873 the property was purchased by the trustees of the North Brisbane School of Arts for £1,000. The building was let to tenants for several years before it was converted to a school of arts. In 1877 contractor Blair Cunningham added verandahs and other modifications designed by Richard Gailey for a cost of £1,377. The new School of Arts building was opened on 17 May 1878.
The North Brisbane School of Arts was established in 1849 and its first premises were located on the corner Queen and Creek Streets. During the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, it played an important role in the cultural life of the community. The School of Arts provided a library for members, conducted public lectures, and organised classes in a wide variety of subjects.
To meet the needs for technical education classes, a hall was added to the rear in 1884. This space was used for the Brisbane Technical College which operated under the auspices of the School of Arts until 1902 when the Queensland Government took responsibility for technical education.
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