Spring Hill, QLD - Baptist Tabernacle

History and Architecture:

The first Baptist church was formed in Brisbane in 1855. The first Church building was opened in Wharf Street in 1859. The church then moved to the present site on Wickham Terrace.

The Church was designed by Richard Gailey and built from 1889 to 1890. Centrally planned church is a cement rendered brick building with parapet walls that conceal a galvanised corrugated iron roof. he front facade is distinguished by centrally positioned entry stairs and an attached tower, surmounted by a cupola, that is prominently located on the southwest corner, the highest part of the site.

The central bay sits proud on the front and rear elevations and recedes slightly on the east and west elevations. Each central bay is further divided into three parts and has a rose window in the centre of the upper level. All other openings are arched. On the south, east and west facades the central bay is surmounted by a triangular pediment.