Brisbane, the Capital of Queensland, Australia. Antique Print c1866.

by The Illustrated London News

Fascinating Brisbane panorama, looking down from Wickham Terrace.

The earliest panorama of Brisbane, printed in two sections from one engraving plate, - with “..a” top right and lower left, indicating the view is continuous, as indicated.

This is one of the earliest views of Brisbane - viewed from The Observatory in Wickham Terrace, with the wetland in the foreground (now Central Railway Station), and to the right (Roma Street Station). Showing the site of the reservoir which provided water to the early colony, it is no wonder the City Hall has had trouble with its foundations.

Original wood engraving panorama published in London for The Illustrated London News on April 21, 1866.  The descriptive text is on the reverse of this engraving.

Page size approximately 275 x 400mm (10.7/8 x 15.3/4inches). Engraved area with title measures 245 x 360mm (9.3/4 x 14.1/4 inches)