Historic House Museum
Charleville’s Historic House Museum is full of treasures of every day outback life, from the days of early European settlement when life was tough and outback ingenuity was born.
Originally built as Charleville’s National Bank and manager’s residence back in 1888, it operated as such until 1942. From 1942 the old bank building became a private residence and then a boarding house.
In 1973 a group of local history buffs purchased the building to save it for all time and proceeded to gather a collection of outback memories to share with visitors to Charleville and to safeguard the local history for future generations. This has ensured our unique slice of Outback History will not be lost.
The outside of the building has remained unchanged and is an attraction in its own right. It is a wonderful example of early Queensland architecture. Wide spacious verandahs, large rooms and a long hallway (to encourage cross ventilation) are all features of these early buildings. Many original features of the interior still remain including marble fireplaces, ceramic doorknobs and fret work above the doors.
Today several of the rooms are decked out with furniture and bric a brac from the late 1800s to early 1900s.
The grounds also include an incredible collection of early machinery and transportation. At certain times of the year this machinery is ‘steamed up’ for visitors. The collection includes a Dennis Fire Engine, Rail Ambulance, Marshall Steam Engine and Cobb and Co Coach.
A delightful addition to the Museum grounds includes the original police charge room that is now a craft shop (open most mornings).
For groups the grounds - complete with a massive Coolibah tree - make an excellent setting for that morning or afternoon Outback-style ‘cuppa’. Contact the staff and see what can be arranged.
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