Prasser's Garage

Prasser Bros. converted an existing building at 38 Brisbane Street into a modern motor garage in 1923. They had two new cars for hire. Alexander Prasser was the proprietor.

This service station and garage is reputed to be the first located between Brisbane and Toowoomba. 

In November 1926 a serious fire destroyed Alexander Prassers' home and livelihood plus 2 other neighboring businesses: L. E. Anthony's "tyre hospital" called Ipswich Vulcanisers Rubber Works,  and H. Wilde's french polishing shop. Within a couple of weeks Prasser was once again trading on the site. Then in 1927 three new brick buildings were constructed for the three businesses that had been burnt out. Prasser's Garage was a 2 storey building with a residence upstairs. The new building  was named Suva House. Alexander Prasser designed it and Arthur Mansfield was the contractor.

In the past, the premises at the corner of Brisbane and Gordon Streets had been the site of a fruit mart, the National School, and the old Corporation yards. The original Congregational Church was close to Prasser's on Brisbane Street, towards Wharf Street. In the 1920s Martoo's open air theatre was located opposite Prasser's on Brisbane Street. In the 1930s Rapid Rugmaker and Marrion's Hall were next door. In the 1940s High Class Tailors were located next door to Prasser's and the Vogue Theatre was opposite them. 

N. H. Roots moved into Prasser's Garage in early 1947, renaming it Root's Garage. In 1950 the garage was offered for sale including five year lease and 5 double bowsers.

Percy Zupps who owned the rubber works eventually bought the property.