Webber House

Built in 1904, the Webber House in Brisbane is an excellent piece of originative architecture and was built by John Mudroch and Robin Dods. The structure takes its name from Bishop Webber who was the main force behind the development of the Cathedral Complex. The building is now used as a Christian bookstore.

History of Webber House : Stones were reused from the Saint John's pro-Cathedral to lay the foundation stone of what was originally meant to be the Cathedral Schools and Church Institute. Many other things including the main doors, windows and roof binds. From 1936 to 1941, The Sisters of the Sacred Advent ran a school in the building premises. The place was used simultaneously as a medical center and a Cathedral meeting hall during the Second World Wars. Much later the building was recreated and named as the Webber House.

Address : 439, Anne Street, Brisbane.

The features of the Webber House:

• The Webber House is a three storeyed building

• The roofs, doors and windows emanate a gothic essence whereas on the whole, the architecture of the building shows some influence of the contemporary art and craft movement.

• Steep Gable roofs.

• The stonework comes along in the lower part of the construction up to the top of the first level and then appears in strips and about the window openings in the brickwork higher up.

• A broad staircase in the interior of the building leads up to all the floors.

• Use of fraying stonework.

Accommodation facilities near the Webber House, Brisbane :

• Ann Street Bread and Breakfast
• Rendezvous Hotel Brisbane
• Rothbury On Ann Suite Hotel
• Carlton Crest Hotel

Other places of interest near the Webber House, Brisbane:

• All Hallows' School : An old catholic school on Ann Street, it was established in 1861. The school stringently follows the traditions of the Irish Sisters of Mercy and insists on a religious based education.

• Freemansions Anne Street Memorial Centre : This building was constructed in 1928 as a memorial to honor all those who gave up their lives in the world war. Also, this is the headquarter is the craft in Queensland

Webber House is a building of immense historical value and its architectural beauty continues to draw tourists from around the world. Make sure you don't miss out on this beautiful, pristine house on your visit to Brisbane!