Palma Rosa
Brisbane Wedding Photographer
by Jess Marks Photography
About
Palma Rosa, a three storey sandstone building was built in 1887 by Italian architect and sculptor Andrea Stombuco at the pinnacle of his success. No expense was spared. Tessellated Minton tiles decorate the hallway. The porch and mantlepieces are Sicilian marble. Palma Rosa was owned by Sir Arthur Palmer, a former Premier of Queensland and remained in his family until 1945. The USA military occupied the house during World War II from 1942 to 1945. It became a boarding house and a Convalescent Hospital until purchased by the English Speaking Union in 1972.
Palma Rosa is an extremely significant notable property in Australia and has been restored with a Commonwealth Grant for the Centenary of Federation. Palma Rosa was purchased by the English Speaking Union and formally opened as its headquarters by His Excellency the Governor of Queensland The Hon Sir Alan Mansfield KC MG KCVO on 3 March 1972. Robert Riddel was commissioned in 1995 by the ESU to complete the restoration project. HRH Prince Philip opened the restored headquarters of the ESU in March 2002.
Contact Details
9 Queens Road Hamilton Brisbane Qld 4007 PO Box 1 Lutwyche Qld 4030
- Phone:
07 3262 3769
- Web:
http://www.esu.org.au/?fbk_module_id=cms&fbk_page_id=ViewPage&page_id=16
