Laurel Bank Park
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Laurel Bank Park is a heritage-listed park at the corner of West Street, Hill Street and Herries Street, Toowoomba City, Toowoomba, Toowoomba Region, Queensland, Australia. It was built from 1904 to 1943. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 30 November 2018.[1]
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Location | cnr West Street, Hill Street and Herries Street, Toowoomba City, Toowoomba, Toowoomba Region, Queensland, Australia |
Coordinates | 27.5624°S 151.9442°E / -27.5624; 151.9442 |
Design period | 1900–1914 (Early 20th century) |
Built | 1904–1943, 1904–1943, 1904–2018, Landscaping, including: mature trees, avenues, perimeter plantings, hedges, 1934, 1935–1939, 1938, 1943–1945 |
Official name | Laurel Bank Park |
Type | state heritage |
Designated | 30 November 2018 |
Reference no. | 650083 |
Type | Defence: Military camp; Parks/Gardens/Trees: Garden – public; Parks/Gardens/Trees: Tree groups – avenue of; Parks/gardens/trees: Garden – private; Parks/gardens/trees: Public park/reserve; Parks/gardens/trees: Tree; Recreation and Entertainment: Croquet lawn/clubhouse |
Theme | Exploiting, utilising and transforming the land: Valuing and appreciating the environment and landscapes; Developing secondary and tertiary industries: Catering for tourists; Building settlements, towns, cities and dwellings: Developing urban services and amenities; Maintaining order: Defending the country; Creating social and cultural institutions: Sport and recreation |
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