The first Police HQ in Queensland was within an old wooden house on George Street, Brisbane. From 1901 Police Headquarters was moved to the old Church of England’s Diocese and Synod Meeting Rooms, corner Elizabeth and George Streets.
Special Constables in front of Police Headquarters, Brisbane c1912.
Image No. PM1100 Courtesy of the Queensland Police Museum
The Treasury Building, corner Queen and William Streets, Brisbane was the next location used, from 1933. In 1956, Headquarters relocated to renovated offices at the Petrie Terrace Depot. The building can still be seen on Petrie Terrace, Brisbane and has been fully restored. It serves as commercial office space and retail outlets.
View of the car park at the rear of Petrie Terrace Depot. c1980.
Image No. PM3313c Courtesy of the Queensland Police Museum
In 1962 the Queensland Egg Board Building on Makerston Street, North Quay was purchased and converted into Police accommodation, including Headquarters.
The Police Department acquired this building from the Egg Marketing Board in 1962, and it was used as the Police Headquarters until 1978.
Image No. PM0203 Courtesy of the Queensland Police Museum
In 1976 Forbes House on Makerston Street, was purchased from the Mullaquin Sugar Company, for the purpose of a Police Headquarters.
Construction of Queensland Police Service Headquarters, 1988.
Image courtesy of Police Media.
In 1990, after the demolition of existing Roma Street buildings, including the Red Comb Factory, the current Police HQ building was erected on Roma Street, Brisbane. It was the first custom built HQ for Queensland’s Police, and construction of the 52,000 square metre building cost $67M. The Police Museum currently displays the Architecture’s scale model.
Current Queensland Police Headquarters.
Image courtesy of Media & Public Affairs.
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