This was published 15 years ago
A second life
The Powerhouse, from industrial hum to cultural hub.
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The Powerhouse in need of some love.Credit:Peter Roy
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Construction material litters the foreground of the New Farm powerhouse, circa 1926.Credit:State Library of Queensland
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Construction of the boiler house circa 1926.Credit:State Library of Queensland
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The Powerhouse at a low point.Credit:
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The powerhouse in its original state.Credit:
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The powerhouse in 1942.Credit:State Library of Queensland
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Before its restoration, the Powerhouse housed unofficial art exhibits.Credit:Peter Roy
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The powerhouse serves its original purpose.Credit:
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Workers instal the boilers during construction of the boiler house, circa 1926.Credit:State Library of Queensland
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Interior view, 1940.Credit:State Library of Queensland
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The powerhouse, as seen from the Brisbane River, circa 1950.Credit:State Library of Queensland
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The tramway powerhouse in 1929.Credit:State Library of Queensland
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The turbine platform before it was restored to its current state.Credit:Peter Roy
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The view up the Brisbane River.Credit:Peter Roy
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A regenerated Brisbane Powerhouse today.Credit:Robert Rough