Historical Sites of interest in Wynnum & Manly
The bayside suburbs of Wynnum and Manly were originally known as Oyster Point (still a local name) and Wyvernleigh after the first house in the area. The completion of the railway line to Cleveland in 1889 led to a surge of growth in the district and by the early 1900s it had become a popular seaside resort. Today, the district's cool sea breezes, bay views and friendly "country town" atmosphere are highly valued by residents and visitors. Many original buildings in the area have been restored and are well worth a visit.
- Nazareth House, Wynnum
- Dominating Tingal Hill, this house was originally opened in 1925 as an orphanage, but now operates as a home for the aged. It is administered by the Poor Sisters of Nazareth, an order of nuns founded in London in 1854.
- Wynnum Point Hotel
- Built in the late 1870s this hotel has long been a popular "watering hole" for the workers of the fishing fleet moored in nearby Wynnum Creek.
- Shire Clerk's Cottage, Wynnum
- This cottage was built in 1890 as a residence for the Shire Clerk of the Kianawah Divisional Board. It later became the Wynnum Shire Council and then the Wynnum Town Council.
- Waterloo Bay Hotel, Wynnum
- The original section of the hotel with open verandahs was built in 1889, while the adjoining public bar area dates from the 1920s.
- Cambridge Parade, Manly
- Manly Creek once flowed through this commercial area and the early water supply was drawn from a dam constructed across the creek. Today the shops lining Cambridge Parade are notable for their original post-supported awnings and the residential top floors with their verandahs projecting over the footpath.
- Stone Retaining Wall, Manly
- This stone wall, 7.5 metres high and almost 3 metres thick at the base, was built in 1933 to provide relief work during the Depression. An artistic workman created small concrete figures of kangaroos, emus, goannas and human heads into some of the mortar joints between the stones.
- Lota House, Lota
- Lota House overlooks Waterloo Bay and is the oldest residence in the area. It was built in 1864 for William Duckett White, a grazier from Beaudesert, as a seaside retirement home. Today it is known as the "Edwin Marsden Tooth Memorial Home" and is run by the Anglican Church as a home for the aged.