StateLibQld 1 137699 Brisbane flood, 1893
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Brisbane flood, 1893.
Poul C Poulsen, founder of the Poulsen Studios in Brisbane, was born in Denmark in 1857 and arrived in Sydney in 1876. In 1882, he moved to Queensland and was later joined by his sisters and brothers from Denmark. He opened his own studio at no 7 Queen Street in 1885 and later opened branches, run by his brothers in other Queensland towns. Poulsen vigorously advertised constant improvements and modernisation in his studio and in the service he provided. His sons and grandson followed in his footsteps.
Looking along Mary Street from the Edward Street intersection. The Grand Hotel is the building on the far left with the iron lace decoration. On the right on the corner of Mary Street and Felix Street is B.D.Morehead & Co. merchants. Next door on the right in the image is Denham Brothers, produce and grain merchants.
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