Fairy Knoll, 2 Robertson Road, Eastern Heights, Ipswich, 1972

Creator Details

TitleFairy Knoll, 2 Robertson Road, Eastern Heights, Ipswich, 1972Date Created1972PhotographerKerry Paul Smith (1950-2025)AcknowledgementKerry Smith

Location

StreetRobertson RoadSuburbEastern HeightsCity & StateIpswich, QueenslandGeo Coordinates^[1]

Description

DescriptionThe building was designed in about 1897 by George Brockwell Gill. It was built by Worley and Whitehead for £2000. Fairy Knoll was built for Thomas Hancock junior and second wife, Louise. The prominent Hancock family were timber merchants. Thomas junior died in 1897 prior to Fairy Knoll's completion, but his widow lived there until her death in 1947.

Connections

Buildings & StructuresFairy KnollBusinessesHancock Brothers

Subjects

SubjectsHousesGardensFlowersTreesTimber buildingsVerandahs

Asset Details

Reference IDqips-2009-09-14-0068p.jpgAsset TypeImage - JpegImages, Maps and Artefacts (Trove mapping field)imageCopyright NoticeTo use this image, please contact the Picture Ipswich Digital Archivist.
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Fairy Knoll, 2 Robertson Road, Eastern Heights, Ipswich, 1972