Brynhyfryd, Blackstone, Ipswich, c. 1900

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TitleBrynhyfryd, Blackstone, Ipswich, c. 1900Date Created1900StudioI.X.L. Studio

Location

SuburbBlackstoneCity & StateIpswich, QueenslandGeo Coordinatesnot specified

Description

DescriptionBrynhyfryd, known locally as the ‘Castle’ was built in 1891 by Lewis Thomas. The building had three main storeys, a basement, tower, library and billiard room. Lewis Thomas had a coal mine at Blackstone and was widely known as the ‘Coal King’ by 1891. He became a Member of the Legislative Assembly in 1893. The building was bought by Rylance Collieries in 1934, along with the coal rights. It was partially dismantled. Over the years it became dangerous and was completely demolished in the early 1960s.

This image is a copy of what is thought to be a postcard of Brynhyfryd. The original photo has been painted over and it is possible that the two women at the top of the stairs and the two figures on the veranda have been added to the image. The scroll in the top right hand corner reads: ‘Lewis Thomas Esq. M.P. Residence Blackstone’.

Second image digitised from glass plate negative. Signature of artist, architect J.M. Haenke, can be seen bottom left corner.References (offline)Ipswich City Council ‘Heritage Study, 1991’

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Buildings & StructuresBrynhyfrydPeople & FamiliesJ. Martyn HaenkeDefining Tulmur | Defining IpswichBoom & Bust: Domestic Architecture Taxonomy20th Century | 1900s

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SubjectsPoliticiansCoalminesBrick BuildingsWomens FashionArchitectural sketches

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Reference IDqips-2014-02-23-0046qips-2018-09-18-0268Asset TypeImage - JpegImages, Maps and Artefacts (Trove mapping field)imageColour or Black & White ImageBlack & WhiteOrientationPortraitGenreArchitecture - DomesticPhysical DescriptionPrintGlass PlateHigher Resolution Available (contact Picture Ipswich)YesCopyright NoticeThis work was created prior to the 1st January 1955. It has been identified as being free of known restrictions under the Copyright Act 1968.

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Moral rights remain and the work MUST be correctly attributed to its creator (photographer, studio, author, etc.) with acknowledgement of Picture Ipswich as the source of the work.

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I.X.L. Studio

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Blackstone

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Brynhyfryd

Defining Tulmur | Defining Ipswich

Boom & Bust: Domestic Architecture

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This work was created prior to the 1st January 1955 or it is an orphan work (photographer unknown) created more than 70 years ago. It has been identified as being free of known restrictions under the Copyright Act 1968. You can use this work without asking permission. Moral rights remain and the work MUST be correctly attributed to its creator (photographer, studio, author, etc.) with acknowledgement of Picture Ipswich as the source of the work. If you require a higher resolution copy of this work, please contact Picture Ipswich.

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