About SideTracked Caches
This cache belongs to the SideTracked series. It is not designed to take you to a magical place with a breathtaking view. It's a distraction for the weary traveller, but anyone else can go and find it too. More Information can be found at the SideTracked Website.
Central Station
Central Station was constructed as the inner city link of the Queensland railway network, operational from 18/08/1889. The first Station building at Central was of timber and corrugated iron with a pitched roof and segmental barrel-vaulted roof over the platform serving Roma Street. On 12/05/1899, a contract was let for a permanent building. It is thought that the initial design was conceived in the architectural section of the Railway Department's Chief Engineer's Office, however, the architect is unknown. The additions of the clock tower and awning were designed by former Colonial Architect, J J Clark. The initial complex comprised two through tracks and a dock with two tracks on either side. In 1909 the dock platforms were converted to provide two additional through tracks. No further substantial changes were made to the complex until 1914 when the Edward Street side wing was extended. Shortly after, a second storey was added to the side wing at the Creek Street end of the building. Work of a minor nature was then carried out until the 1970s, when substantial alterations to the complex took place. This included the construction of Railway Centre in the 1970s, followed by the construction of the Sheraton Hotel in the 1980s.
The Central Station complex has been substantially altered, with the most intact section being the facade fronting Ann Street. This section is an example of Federation Free Style architecture. The complex fronts Ann Street and is bounded by Edward, Turbot and Creek Streets. The clock tower of the Ann Street frontage aligns with the war memorial opposite and the entire building provides a backdrop for Anzac Square [600062]. The Ann Street building of Central Station comprises a symmetrically designed building with a central section and clock tower, flanked by two-storey intermediate wings on either side. It is of face brick, coloured red, with decorative elements of stone and a cream-coloured brick. A side wing is located on the Creek Street side of the main building. As a working railway station, the entire complex has undergone many alterations, and little remains of the original station. Internally, the spaces are also substantially altered, with little original fabric remaining. The most intact internal area is located at the southwestern end of the Edward Street wing of the building, now used as a bar.
Grand Central Hotel's eating area is within metres of passing trains of Central Station, and thus forms a suitable location for this SideTracked dinner venue. Consequently, come and enjoy a geo-chat (with optional dinner/drinks) with buddies:
Where: Grand Central Hotel, 270 Ann Street, Brisbane City Qld 4000.
When: 18:00 - 19:00 hr, Wednesday 10/01/2024.
[Note: The CO will be present at the event location for the scheduled event duration.]
Please log your "Will Attend" by Monday 8/01/2024 to assist with any required organisation - a table has been booked for 15 people, and I will adjust as per the RSVPs.
Note: All are welcome. Eating and drinking is optional.
Disclaimer and Notes
First to Find:
- No First to Find will be awarded for this event.
Disclaimer:
- Geocaches / Geocaching Events must comply with all applicable laws, including health and safety guidelines. As an Event Owner, I am responsible for ensuring the number of attendees is per requirements or restrictions for gatherings, which does not apply to this Event.
- Adapted from Geocaching Terms of Use.
COVID-19 mitigations:
- Hand sanitiser will be available; and
- Should an Attendee become aware that they have contracted COVID-19, then advise the CO as soon as reasonably practicable, and an announcement will be made advising everyone of this higher risk.