Petrie Terrace

Did that shop just have a shopfront built onto it? Here on Petrie Terrace, you might think your eyes are playing tricks on you. Petrie Terrace. It’s a historic inner suburb of Brisbane that got its start much like many others. The Petrie family, with patriarch Andrew Petrie at its head, left their mark on this area. The name stuck, and Petrie Terrace was born. Petrie Terrace is a fascinating blend of old and new. It’s a place where colonial cottages rub shoulders with modern developments. Take a look around. You can still see evidence of its working-class roots in the narrow streets and heritage-listed buildings. One such example is Princess Row, a set of four homes built in 1863. Look closely and you might notice that one of the dwellings has a shopfront awkwardly attached, a testament to the changing times. Petrie Terrace tells a story of Brisbane’s growth. As the city expanded, the area became a bustling hub with shops, hotels, and even a tram line running through it. The iconic Normanby Hotel, established in 1891, still stands proudly on Musgrave Road. It’s a testament to Petrie Terrace’s enduring spirit. As you stroll along Petrie Terrace, remember the families who called this place home, the businesses that once thrived here, and the echoes of a Brisbane long gone, but not forgotten.