5:30 When I was 15, I worked as a storeman and packer at the bottom of Albert Street and would catch the train from Strathpine to Central. I'd catch an early train so I could sit in Anzac square and talk to the pigeons, and the homeless bloke that made the park his spot. I'd also end up missing trains in the arvo so I could sit in the tunnel under the memorial and listen to the busker/s playing their music. Great times. For a long time, across the road from the Square, was a Billy Hyde's drum shop, and above the shop were flats with little balconies. I often wondered how I could go about renting one of the flats, because I'd imagine myself sitting on the balcony, having a drink, listening to some old blues music, and watching the world go by from my little balcony.
I think Brisbane has always suffered from the timing of its Great Fire. The late 1860s was just after the goldrushes and there was a lot of competition for building jobs and construction materials, making it expensive to rebuild Brisbane, and most of what went up after the fire was fairly ramshackle.
Having spent a lot of my pre, and teen years in Brisvegas, and being a Brissie-born boy, I was absolutely gutted when I heard that the Dean Bros had demolished not only the Bellevue, but that most awesome of ballrooms and concert venues, Cloudland. It was an absolute travesty and still gets me angry when I drive through Bowen Hills or see the old grand archway in photos. Oh, I've subbed...because you know, Rob etc.
Great video! I've thoroughly enjoyed watching so many creators participate in this challenge 😊 If we know where to look, we definitely have some beautiful old buildings.
Really enjoyed the video. Fascinating topic covering the beautiful and ugly buildings of Brisbane. My vote for most butt-ugly building must go to the Telstra building located at Woolloongabba. Now I know it is not in the CBD, but it makes the Parliamentary Annex look stylish, which would normally be impossible.
I'm not sure, but I think that the Bellevue that the Dean Brothers nocked down wasn't the original Bellevue. I once saw a City Council plan that showed a slightly smaller building on that corner, dated 1913. I also had some great memories of Cloudland, for some really great concerts. Gone but not forgotten.
I remember wandering those places on my lunch breaks, procrastinating about returning to a stifling office, back in the day when I wore a tie. Oh to dance at Cloudland again!
Been to Brisbane a few times and l just wondered how it could have been so badly planned. There are some ugly buildings as pointed out here but the overall standard is abysmal and the way they overshadow, older, more graceful buildings is terrible. The city is by a very beautiful river but it cannot be accessed because there is an effing great highway which cuts it off from the city. Brisbane has imported the US model of development so you a situation of a wealthy but ugly city
The first building, was in fact the Lenon's hotel. Where i meet for a small chat was Elton John. With his feathered coat and his huge sunglasses. He stayed in the penthouse that night.
Hey ! For an European eye they ruined the appeal of the CBD ,drowning it under a mass of concret and destroying buildings of historic values.......the subtropical charm is gone for ever . Thanks for your job .
Thanks for watching. I think there is a certain charm to them. Sure, some people may argue about the colonial aspect of these old buildings but it would nice to see them repurposed for future generations of Queenslanders.
Nice job 👍What a great video! Well made, informative, and really loved all the old photos. I have watched all the video's of the challenge, and yours would have to be at the top of my list. Rob came a close second, sorry @walkaboutwithrob 👋
Thanks for the vote of confidence! I really enjoy making the videos. I learn so much, not only from my research but watching the other Brissie creators as well.
Some of Brisbane's CBD hotels are seriously dated, but I guess while they can still charge an arm and a leg they aren't going to put a wrecking ball through them.
Im glad the act is enforced now but sad its too late for a lot of poor places that are gone
Here from Rob's channel. So awesome!
Cheers from Upper Mount Gravatt ✌🏻
Thanks for checking out my channel. Rob has some awesome content.
Great video brings back memories. Thank you.
5:30 When I was 15, I worked as a storeman and packer at the bottom of Albert Street and would catch the train from Strathpine to Central. I'd catch an early train so I could sit in Anzac square and talk to the pigeons, and the homeless bloke that made the park his spot. I'd also end up missing trains in the arvo so I could sit in the tunnel under the memorial and listen to the busker/s playing their music. Great times.
For a long time, across the road from the Square, was a Billy Hyde's drum shop, and above the shop were flats with little balconies. I often wondered how I could go about renting one of the flats, because I'd imagine myself sitting on the balcony, having a drink, listening to some old blues music, and watching the world go by from my little balcony.
Great story ... good words eh!
Great work Cam. Use to be on the council back in the 90s and love the old girl.
I walked past the old Parliment House every weekday from 1987 to 1989 as I was studying at QUT Gardens Point then.
Viva Le Q Block 😂😂
Haha, love how you worked in "twisted vision". Ugly is a pretty subjective thing, though.
I walk through Anzac Square on my way to and from work, such a good place. There's a geocache around there somewhere. Great video :)
Thanks for checking out the film. I'll have to look into that geocache.
I know that geocache! 😊 Your videos are great Cam. Going through your channel stuff now! Easy sub!
I think Brisbane has always suffered from the timing of its Great Fire. The late 1860s was just after the goldrushes and there was a lot of competition for building jobs and construction materials, making it expensive to rebuild Brisbane, and most of what went up after the fire was fairly ramshackle.
Having spent a lot of my pre, and teen years in Brisvegas, and being a Brissie-born boy, I was absolutely gutted when I heard that the Dean Bros had demolished not only the Bellevue, but that most awesome of ballrooms and concert venues, Cloudland. It was an absolute travesty and still gets me angry when I drive through Bowen Hills or see the old grand archway in photos. Oh, I've subbed...because you know, Rob etc.
Thanks for watching. Bowen Hills could be so much more than it is today.
1:30 Brisbane wouldn't be where it is today without Kim Durant. She deserves a statue alongside King Wally at Lang Park
Nice
Thanks
Awesome Cam
Thanks Mr Rocks.
Great video! I've thoroughly enjoyed watching so many creators participate in this challenge 😊
If we know where to look, we definitely have some beautiful old buildings.
Thanks for watching. I'm glad you enjoyed the project.
Rumour was that the three bulging floors of the executive building were to accommodate Russ Hinze.
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If you would like to see some more beautiful old buildings of Brisbane.
Check out St Francis Theological College.
It's behind the XXXX brewery .
HaHa, I worked as a Brewer at XXXX for 6 years back in the 90's. I used to see the College every day.
Really enjoyed the video. Fascinating topic covering the beautiful and ugly buildings of Brisbane. My vote for most butt-ugly building must go to the Telstra building located at Woolloongabba. Now I know it is not in the CBD, but it makes the Parliamentary Annex look stylish, which would normally be impossible.
Agree. I remember driving past it as a kid and thinking it was ugly then.
I'm not sure, but I think that the Bellevue that the Dean Brothers nocked down wasn't the original Bellevue. I once saw a City Council plan that showed a slightly smaller building on that corner, dated 1913. I also had some great memories of Cloudland, for some really great concerts. Gone but not forgotten.
Excellent video, educational & well researched ! Thank you !!
I remember wandering those places on my lunch breaks, procrastinating about returning to a stifling office, back in the day when I wore a tie.
Oh to dance at Cloudland again!
So many people got married after meeting at Cloudland.
Also Joh promoted hydrogen fuelled cars, if I recall correctly it was about 1969 and was displayed in front of the city hall.
1980
Been to Brisbane a few times and l just wondered how it could have been so badly planned. There are some ugly buildings as pointed out here but the overall standard is abysmal and the way they overshadow, older, more graceful buildings is terrible. The city is by a very beautiful river but it cannot be accessed because there is an effing great highway which cuts it off from the city. Brisbane has imported the US model of development so you a situation of a wealthy but ugly city
Security risk! Lol wow ok 🧐
looks like a pop up toaster ejecting a waffle.👍👍
😂 Not sure what they were thinking.
The first building, was in fact the Lenon's hotel. Where i meet for a small chat was
Elton John. With his feathered coat and his huge sunglasses. He stayed in the penthouse that night.
Great vid ❤ thanks 😊
ANZAC Square is one of my favorite spots too. It's often empty and quiet.
Great video Cam!!
Why thank you. I’m glad that you enjoyed it.
Hey ! For an European eye they ruined the appeal of the CBD ,drowning it under a mass of concret and destroying buildings of historic values.......the subtropical charm is gone for ever .
Thanks for your job .
Thanks for watching. I think there is a certain charm to them. Sure, some people may argue about the colonial aspect of these old buildings but it would nice to see them repurposed for future generations of Queenslanders.
A poignant sociological slice of post Joh Brisbane.
Nice job 👍What a great video! Well made, informative, and really loved all the old photos. I have watched all the video's of the challenge, and yours would have to be at the top of my list. Rob came a close second, sorry @walkaboutwithrob 👋
Thanks for the vote of confidence! I really enjoy making the videos. I learn so much, not only from my research but watching the other Brissie creators as well.
Roma St is at the tippy top of the ISIS hitlist just above the UN building in New York
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Hell has a Name
the boxy 80's buildings are ugly, the new modern glass ones quite modern, the trouble with the old heritage is they are only a few stories high.
444 Queen Street must rank as one of the ugliest brutalist style buildings in Brisbane, how could they build that opposite the Customs House.
Agree. It’s apparently getting a make over.
Didn't Joh keep the Deen Brothers on retainer?
Some of Brisbane's CBD hotels are seriously dated, but I guess while they can still charge an arm and a leg they aren't going to put a wrecking ball through them.
me thinks rob winning
Also Joh promoted hydrogen fuelled cars, if I recall correctly it was about 1969 and was displayed in front of the city hall.
I did not know that. Thanks.