GSA Guide - The Manor Apartments Claimed
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History:
The Colonial Mutual Life Insurance Society (CML) erected this building, originally called the Colonial Mutual Building, in 1930-31. It was designed by architects Hennessy and Hennessy. Its features include a large number of grotesque portraits which reportedly represent some of the CML staff, as well as ornamental motifs of lions, owls and eagles.
Building Materials:
Like the Rothbury on Ann, this building is noteworthy for its use of the artificial Benedict stone, comprising coloured cement and crushed Brisbane Tuff. The stone was produced at the Benedict Stone Works at Newstead under licence to Catholic Archbishop Duhig from the parent company in the USA. It ranges from green to pink (matching the natural colours found in the variations of the Brisbane Tuff).
- Type:
- Landmark