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title: "Did you know that tucked away on Main Avenue, Coorparoo sits a striking piece of Brisbane’s past - Substation 210! Built in 1930 in a bold Spanish Mission style, this heritage‑listed building once…"
description: "Did you know that tucked away on Main Avenue, Coorparoo sits a striking piece of Brisbane’s past - Substation 210! Built in 1930 in a bold Spanish Mission style, this heritage‑listed building once…"
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published: 2025-12-26
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# Did you know that tucked away on Main Avenue, Coorparoo sits a striking piece of Brisbane’s past - Substation 210! Built in 1930 in a bold Spanish Mission style, this heritage‑listed building once…

Did you know that tucked away on Main Avenue, Coorparoo sits a striking piece of Brisbane’s past - Substation 210! Built in 1930 in a bold Spanish Mission style, this heritage‑listed building once powered the growing suburbs of Brisbane.

Designed by architect Reyburn Jameson, the substation isn’t just about electricity - it’s about character. With its arched windows and decorative façade, it looks more like a quirky villa than a utility building. Locals often stop to admire its unusual charm.

Added to the Queensland Heritage Register in 2005, Substation 210 is a reminder of how infrastructure can be both functional and beautiful. It’s a little slice of interwar design history right in the heart of Coorparoo.

Next time you’re wandering through Coorparoo, keep an eye out for this architectural gem. It’s proof that even the places that kept the lights on can shine in their own way!

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