GSA Guide - St. Martins House Claimed
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St Martin's House
History:
St. Martins Hospital was built in 1919 as a war hospital in honor of those who served in the Great War (1914-1918). The dedication to St. Martin was chosen as the Armistice had been signed on St. Martins Day - 1 November 1918. The hospital was designed by Lange Leopold Powell in a style typical of the 17th century renaissance.
The foundation stone was laid by Governor of Queensland, Sir Hamilton Goold-Adams on the 9th of November 1919 and opened in November 1922 debt free. The hospital served the people of Brisbane until 1971. It was scheduled for demolition but was saved by public support. The building was refurbished in 1988-1990 and since then has served as the administrative headquarters for the Anglican diocese.
Building Materials:
The base and plinth is made of blocks of porphyry (Formation:Brisbane Tuff). The main structure (ground floor to first floor sill) is built of Helidon Sandstone (Formation: Woogaroo Subgroup) from Wrights Quarry. There are well-developed bedding laminations and overprinted liesegang rings typical for this sandstone.
The upper floors have been completed in brickwork with two stone string courses. The roof is high
- Type:
- Landmark