View looking down Edward Street, Brisbane, ca. 1926 (14148782999)

Creator: Unidentified
Location:Brisbane, Queensland
Description:Edward Street, Brisbane, ca. 1926. Middle right of the photograph is the unmistakable People's Palace. It is a heritage listed building that was built in 1910-11 for the Salvation Army as a temperance hotel.The concept of temperance hotels grew out of the temperance movement and the People's Palace was the first of its type in Queensland. No alcohol, gambling or 'other evils' were permitted on the premises.
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Information about State Library of Queensland?s collection: http://www.slq.qld.gov.au/resources/picture-queensland