The Old Windmill
June 26th 2008 02:30
Category: Landmarks
The Old Windmill aka Tower Mill on Brisbane's Wickham Terrace was built by convicts in 1828 and is the city's oldest surviving building and landmark. Initially constructed to serve as a windmill, the building was later used as a convict-operated treadmill for grinding grain.
Its other uses over the years includes a signal station, fire brigade, radio and television research and as an observatory towards the end of the 19th century.
When?
Throughout the year.
Where?
Wickham Park,
Spring Hill,
Brisbane.
How much?
Free!
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