One of the main reasons that I came to live in Brisbane, is the older architecture, particularly the timber and tin Queenslanders. This has also led to a growing interest in the state's history, so I am really enjoying this fascinating channel.
My farm house was built 1906. Big old Queenslander on original farm we own. Completely restored her and added lovely 1800s stained glass etc. i love her ❤
My parents in NSW had a copper for heating water and washing, along with the old concrete wash tubs. During the 60's my father bought several washing machines so my mother had less work but they had automatic wringers which routinely grabbed hands as well as clothes and the release button was always on the wrong side. My mother only washed when one of us was home and if we heard a scream we had to rush out and hit the release button. Eventually she just went back to using the copper.
Mother-in-law had her upper lady bits caught in the wringer once! Those boilers were really hot, white white sheets would emerge and were seen flapping on the prop up style of wooden clothes lines.
What an interesting episode ! I love Queenslander houses .When I went to this area, I was surprised to see a lot of houses waiting to be sold and relocated . Yes it's a very specific habit . Thanks for sharing your expertise and love for this architecture .
I've been trying to find photos of my old primary school, Corinda (grades 1-4) from the 80's, when it was still located on the corner of Oxley Rd and Cliveden Ave. Do you have any suggestions of where I could go to find more info/photos?
Hey my sister went there and we all went to Corinda High! The Queensland State Archives at Runcorn will have heaps of photos! They may even have some digitised via their online records search.
Good video. How often have I wondered and thought to look it up and find out why is it called Fortitude Valley. And, you’ve done that - thanks. Now I know
i watched a great small series on foxtel many years ago, narrated by John Doyle, about all the different australian houses, and how the queenslands were moved on the rails. sadly you cant just watch it again
Love the history in here, very thorough. I live in Bardon in a stucco (spelling?) rendered house. Not sure when or why this became popular, but a few years ago, trying to find a tradesman who had skills to patch it up was a bit of an episode!
Thank you! 😊 Yes, we're losing a few of the tradional building skills aren't we! I had a friend who couldn't find anyone to patch their terrazzo floor- another popular feature in post-war Brisbane homes!
Relocated a 1920's Qlder 250 kms from Rockhampton Qld 14 years ago. It was cut down the centre from front to back, restumped and rejoined within 2mms of the cut 6'' pine floorboards between rooms. On it's original site it had been highset on treetrunk posts... over it's 90 years it has sunk a bit on a few stumps... being restumped highset on steel posts and being laser level the only challenge we had was rehanging every harlequin glass casement window and every solid timber door. 12' ceilings, tongue and groove walls, 120 year old hardwood joists, walls and rafters, so almost petrified timber it's so hard. We opted to keep the then existing tin roof... 1969 Lysaght 8' corrugated iron sheets... 2019 we reroofed with continuous corrugated iron... 50 years! and only one or two sheets were beginning to corrode. Original fretwork, a fretwork matching solid timber breezeway front door... original verandah floors of 8'' wide ironbark boards. In this corner of town there are 4 relocated Qlders on my street, and the streets behind me have 6 relocated Qlders...per sq metre this was the most affordable way to have a solid timber house designed for the climate and super lowtech cooling methods ( open transoms above each door, french door openings to every verandah, deep verandahs,etc)
Oh my gosh, your house sounds absolutely beautiful!! How wonderful about the old roof sheeting too! It was so much thicker and heavy duty, so I'm not surprised it lasted so well. I did have a bit of a giggle when Colorbond first came out and from memory they were guaranteeing roofing for 25 years... when a good old fashioned gal iron roof would usually last 100 + years! 🤣 I feel like we are seeing that again with relocated houses - more and more are being saved and re-used, even post-war ones, as it is a cheaper option than building new and they are soo much better quality! Especially, as you say the incredible hardwood, which you just can't get anymore, no matter how much money you've got! Just a quick question for you- do you know exactly where in Rocky your house was moved from? And do your neighbours? I would love to keep a record of them and give the list to the local history group, as once houses are moved it is very hard to trace their history! Thanks!
There are people like me?! I am obsessed with local history, though on the Gold Coast it’s not the most colourful, somehow old houses just mesmerise me and I always want to know everything about them. Thank you for sharing, I thoroughly enjoyed this.
Thanks for the great doco. There were houses in the gold rush days, moved from Townsville to Charters Towers, and then back again, after the gold prices slumped. Heritage aside, relocation was an affordable way to get a home, before the post covid, Mexican invasion. More lately, seven star energy efficiency codes, will end this tradition entirely. Only the rich and famous could afford the neccessary upgrades. Expo '88, began the obliteration of the old charming City-town that was. Houses that would otherwise have been destroyed, as the developers marched in, were saved. My Mate relocated a house from the northern suburbs to woodford, in those days, as did many. Acreages in the hinterland sold for less than 50k.
When we lived in Clermont CQ the locals told us about the Commercial Hotel being moved. They also said that each day the moving process was stopped for a few hours so the hotel could trade! I don’t know whether it is true or not but it sounds like something that would have happened!
I moved a cottage from Brunswick Street New Farm ( where Coles is now) to 78 Kingsbury Street, Norman Park. The cottage would have been built between 1900 and 1920 according to your previous video.
How interesting! Would you belive I just researched another house moved from Brunswick St? Do you know what number Brunswick St your house was? I keep a record of any relocated houses I come across and where they were moved from, as that is crucial info if anyone ever wants to research them! Thanks!
@thehousedetective I don't know what number Brunswick Street, sorry. There were a group of houses moved from there for the Coles shopping centre that is there now. I bought it from Meyers house removals in 88 or 89 moved it to 78 Kingsbury Street Norman Park. I was just driving through New Farm this morning and saw so many different designs of houses. Such a beautiful area. Hopefully anymore development will be in keeping with the character of homes already there. I also think I know a house you showed in one of your videos. I drove past it this morning, Kent Street? If the right house. Thank you so much for your channel. I love it.
So interesting! How can the surveyors books be accessed? My family’s home on Kent street was sold and pulled down to build a new home in the 80’s but I’d love to see the original home!
Hi there! Glad you found it interesting! The surveyor’s notebooks are held at the Brisbane City Archives at Moorooka. You’ll need to visit in person and they’re open Mon, Wed and Fri. Check out their website for more info. The archivists there are very friendly and will help you with your research 😊
How very capable people were. . . couldn't launch a Law Suit seeking compensation and they didn't fall apart ,just carry on and make do. We could take a PAGE from that book.. just my opinion. Thanks for another beauty bonza. 👌
Any other history I ever saw had the Reason for the people of the Ship Fortitude being I settled in the Valley location was because they were diseased , and thus isolated from the rest of the then very small settlement.Did you not find any reference to this in your research?
Absolutely none. In fact all ships were quarantined off shore for a time before passengers were allowed into the settlement to stop that happening. The Fortitude was released from quarantine on 3 February 1849.
Thanks for your response. A lot of what I recall seeing was attached to old pub histories that adorned parts of walls in Valley pubs years ago . Perhaps s one early historical embellishment.
Untill I decided to move to Adelaide, I under appreceiated the Queenslander design. I hope it becomes cool again, because blueboard clad boxes and parapet roofs are ugly AF
My brother told me that an old Queensland home was relocated. After the house was set, it was back to front. It still tickles my brother every time he drives past. I'm sure that the owner wasn't impressed.
😂 oh dear! They should call it the Kris Kross house (apologies if you’re too young and/or tasteful to remember this 90s hip hop duo who wore their clothes backwards!)
@@thehousedetective, lol. My brother is always amazed at how on earth they managed to flip the home. It has been years now, and it is hardly noticeable with the garden and trees. I love our architecture in Queensland. Many thanks.
I’ll try not to take that personally 😝 A few people have said the same actually, so I will take it on board for future videos! I’m new to all this and still learning 😬
One of the main reasons that I came to live in Brisbane, is the older architecture, particularly the timber and tin Queenslanders. This has also led to a growing interest in the state's history, so I am really enjoying this fascinating channel.
That’s really interesting! Great to hear it’s not just Queenslanders that love ou architecture! Glad you’re enjoying my channel 😊
As a newbie to QLD wth an interest in architecture... This channel is awesome!
Oh I’m so glad you think so!! Thanks! And welcome to Brisvegas!
Never thought that the history of houses in Brisbane could be so interesting. 👏👏👏
Oh thanks so much! That's made me feel all warm and fuzzy!! 😊
My farm house was built 1906. Big old Queenslander on original farm we own. Completely restored her and added lovely 1800s stained glass etc. i love her ❤
Sounds beautiful!
My parents in NSW had a copper for heating water and washing, along with the old concrete wash tubs. During the 60's my father bought several washing machines so my mother had less work but they had automatic wringers which routinely grabbed hands as well as clothes and the release button was always on the wrong side. My mother only washed when one of us was home and if we heard a scream we had to rush out and hit the release button. Eventually she just went back to using the copper.
Oh wow! That’s crazy!! 😱
Mother-in-law had her upper lady bits caught in the wringer once! Those boilers were really hot, white white sheets would emerge and were seen flapping on the prop up style of wooden clothes lines.
Our shop in Herston was moved onto the site by bullock team from Albion in the late 1800s
Wow!
I love this! So nice to learn about my city! Especially having a particular admiration/love for buildings 😊
Yay! I’m so glad!
I grew up in a house that was moved from Charter Towers to a sugar cane farm in Ayr post the gold rush. Incredible ingenuity.
@@adridrim9805 wow that is ages away !!! 🫨
What an interesting episode !
I love Queenslander houses .When I went to this area, I was surprised to see a lot of houses waiting to be sold and relocated .
Yes it's a very specific habit .
Thanks for sharing your expertise and love for this architecture .
My pleasure! ☺️
you're awesome house detective!
Hey thanks!! 😊
Fascinating. Thanks for sharing 😊
My pleasure!
Thanks 💕 Love your videos and the history!!
I've been trying to find photos of my old primary school, Corinda (grades 1-4) from the 80's, when it was still located on the corner of Oxley Rd and Cliveden Ave. Do you have any suggestions of where I could go to find more info/photos?
Aw thank you so much! I really appreciate it! 🥰
Hey my sister went there and we all went to Corinda High! The Queensland State Archives at Runcorn will have heaps of photos! They may even have some digitised via their online records search.
@@thehousedetective Awesome. Thanks so much 😃😃❤️
Good video. How often have I wondered and thought to look it up and find out why is it called Fortitude Valley. And, you’ve done that - thanks. Now I know
Oh how wonderful! Sometimes because I am a massive history nerd, I forget that not everyone knows the random trivia stored in my brain 🤣
Love this. Im a new resident to Brisbane. Been here 5 years. Im working in housing and construction developments. So awesome knowing the history.....
Fantastic! We really do forget how weird it is to people who aren’t from here! 😂
i watched a great small series on foxtel many years ago, narrated by John Doyle, about all the different australian houses, and how the queenslands were moved on the rails. sadly you cant just watch it again
Sounds very interesting!
Fascinating insights, thanks.
My pleasure! 😊
Love the history in here, very thorough. I live in Bardon in a stucco (spelling?) rendered house. Not sure when or why this became popular, but a few years ago, trying to find a tradesman who had skills to patch it up was a bit of an episode!
Thank you! 😊 Yes, we're losing a few of the tradional building skills aren't we! I had a friend who couldn't find anyone to patch their terrazzo floor- another popular feature in post-war Brisbane homes!
Relocated a 1920's Qlder 250 kms from Rockhampton Qld 14 years ago. It was cut down the centre from front to back, restumped and rejoined within 2mms of the cut 6'' pine floorboards between rooms.
On it's original site it had been highset on treetrunk posts... over it's 90 years it has sunk a bit on a few stumps... being restumped highset on steel posts and being laser level the only challenge we had was rehanging every harlequin glass casement window and every solid timber door.
12' ceilings, tongue and groove walls, 120 year old hardwood joists, walls and rafters, so almost petrified timber it's so hard. We opted to keep the then existing tin roof... 1969 Lysaght 8' corrugated iron sheets... 2019 we reroofed with continuous corrugated iron... 50 years! and only one or two sheets were beginning to corrode.
Original fretwork, a fretwork matching solid timber breezeway front door... original verandah floors of 8'' wide ironbark boards.
In this corner of town there are 4 relocated Qlders on my street, and the streets behind me have 6 relocated Qlders...per sq metre this was the most affordable way to have a solid timber house designed for the climate and super lowtech cooling methods ( open transoms above each door, french door openings to every verandah, deep verandahs,etc)
Oh my gosh, your house sounds absolutely beautiful!! How wonderful about the old roof sheeting too! It was so much thicker and heavy duty, so I'm not surprised it lasted so well. I did have a bit of a giggle when Colorbond first came out and from memory they were guaranteeing roofing for 25 years... when a good old fashioned gal iron roof would usually last 100 + years! 🤣 I feel like we are seeing that again with relocated houses - more and more are being saved and re-used, even post-war ones, as it is a cheaper option than building new and they are soo much better quality! Especially, as you say the incredible hardwood, which you just can't get anymore, no matter how much money you've got! Just a quick question for you- do you know exactly where in Rocky your house was moved from? And do your neighbours? I would love to keep a record of them and give the list to the local history group, as once houses are moved it is very hard to trace their history! Thanks!
Great video, subscribed! Also im obsessed with how labour saving devices have changed our lives and wow, whole new meaning to the term washing day !!
Awesome! Thank you! Yes, I am very glad I was born when I was!
Thank you for another fab house history chat 💜
My pleasure! Thank you so much for watching and commenting!
There are people like me?! I am obsessed with local history, though on the Gold Coast it’s not the most colourful, somehow old houses just mesmerise me and I always want to know everything about them. Thank you for sharing, I thoroughly enjoyed this.
My absolute pleasure! But the Gold Coast has some AMAZING history and buildings!!!! 😱😊
Also, I love your name! The warlock bride- awesome!
Thanks for the great doco. There were houses in the gold rush days, moved from Townsville to Charters Towers, and then back again, after the gold prices slumped.
Heritage aside, relocation was an affordable way to get a home, before the post covid, Mexican invasion. More lately, seven star energy efficiency codes, will end this tradition entirely. Only the rich and famous could afford the neccessary upgrades.
Expo '88, began the obliteration of the old charming City-town that was. Houses that would otherwise have been destroyed, as the developers marched in, were saved. My Mate relocated a house from the northern suburbs to woodford, in those days, as did many. Acreages in the hinterland sold for less than 50k.
Thanks for watching! Yep it’s a LONG LONG tradition isn’t it! I’ve never really thought about the impact Expo had on relocating houses- so true!
Some of my ancestors were in that group who came over on the Fortitude
Oh WOW!! That’s incredible!
Fascinating history..would love a video on the settlement Redcliffe!
Ooh great idea!!
Thank you and love your information and content
You are very welcome! 😊
When we lived in Clermont CQ the locals told us about the Commercial Hotel being moved. They also said that each day the moving process was stopped for a few hours so the hotel could trade! I don’t know whether it is true or not but it sounds like something that would have happened!
Love it!! What a great tale!
Amazing! Love your work😊
Thank you so much 😀
Fascinating!
Thanks! 😊
I moved a cottage from Brunswick Street New Farm ( where Coles is now) to 78 Kingsbury Street, Norman Park. The cottage would have been built between 1900 and 1920 according to your previous video.
How interesting! Would you belive I just researched another house moved from Brunswick St? Do you know what number Brunswick St your house was? I keep a record of any relocated houses I come across and where they were moved from, as that is crucial info if anyone ever wants to research them! Thanks!
@thehousedetective I don't know what number Brunswick Street, sorry. There were a group of houses moved from there for the Coles shopping centre that is there now. I bought it from Meyers house removals in 88 or 89 moved it to 78 Kingsbury Street Norman Park. I was just driving through New Farm this morning and saw so many different designs of houses. Such a beautiful area. Hopefully anymore development will be in keeping with the character of homes already there. I also think I know a house you showed in one of your videos. I drove past it this morning, Kent Street? If the right house. Thank you so much for your channel. I love it.
So interesting! How can the surveyors books be accessed? My family’s home on Kent street was sold and pulled down to build a new home in the 80’s but I’d love to see the original home!
Hi there! Glad you found it interesting! The surveyor’s notebooks are held at the Brisbane City Archives at Moorooka. You’ll need to visit in person and they’re open Mon, Wed and Fri. Check out their website for more info. The archivists there are very friendly and will help you with your research 😊
@@thehousedetective you’re amazing, thank you so much!
The pub at Yandina near Nambour was once relocated using logs I believe.
Oooh how fascinating! Thanks!
How very capable people were. . . couldn't launch a Law Suit seeking compensation and they didn't fall apart ,just carry on and make do.
We could take a PAGE from that book..
just my opinion.
Thanks for another beauty bonza. 👌
I agree! Thanks for watching 😊
Cool 😎
Hey thanks!
I was an urban and regional planner in Queensland for 35 years. We all still wonder why heritage classifications were applied in 1988.
Oh wow! you would know some stuff about buildings and suburbs!!! What do you mean about heritage classifications though Geoff?
Here from abc radio 👍
Thanks for coming!! Hope you enjoy watching!
Any other history I ever saw had the Reason for the people of the Ship Fortitude being I
settled in the Valley location was because they were diseased , and thus isolated from the rest of the then very small settlement.Did you not find any reference to this in your research?
Absolutely none. In fact all ships were quarantined off shore for a time before passengers were allowed into the settlement to stop that happening. The Fortitude was released from quarantine on 3 February 1849.
Thanks for your response. A lot of what I recall seeing was attached to old pub histories that adorned parts of walls in Valley pubs years ago . Perhaps s one early historical embellishment.
Untill I decided to move to Adelaide, I under appreceiated the Queenslander design. I hope it becomes cool again, because blueboard clad boxes and parapet roofs are ugly AF
I agree!
My brother told me that an old Queensland home was relocated. After the house was set, it was back to front. It still tickles my brother every time he drives past. I'm sure that the owner wasn't impressed.
😂 oh dear! They should call it the Kris Kross house (apologies if you’re too young and/or tasteful to remember this 90s hip hop duo who wore their clothes backwards!)
@@thehousedetective, lol. My brother is always amazed at how on earth they managed to flip the home. It has been years now, and it is hardly noticeable with the garden and trees. I love our architecture in Queensland. Many thanks.
Why Queenslander homes 🏠 are so handy..
Very handy!
I moved a queenlander once.
Big mistake.
Oh dear!
Why?
And homeless people collect in fortitude valley to this day….
😥
Land isn't stolen
Its borrowed from the person who previously borrowed it
No one owns land it owns us.
👍
less of you, more historical photos, maps etc.
I’ll try not to take that personally 😝 A few people have said the same actually, so I will take it on board for future videos! I’m new to all this and still learning 😬
Great state except for the locals
Name fits
🤣
@@thehousedetective correction was a nice place, shame about the little man syndrome
Holy chit 😳