{"title":"The Oriental Hotel: Fortitude Valley","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Oriental Hotel in Fortitude Valley, now known as the Wickham Hotel, has a history dating back to Brisbane’s rapid development in the late nineteenth century. Built in 1885 for Timothy O’Shea and designed by prominent architect Richard Gailey, the hotel was originally established as the Oriental Hotel and formed part of a wave of substantial masonry hotels constructed during this period of urban growth. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wickham_Hotel\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e Constructed by Cussack and O’Keefe, the building reflected the classical architectural style typical of the era and occupied a prominent corner site in the Valley. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wickham_Hotel\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e In 1895, the property was purchased by Denis O’Connor, and it continued to operate as a hotel through the twentieth century, undergoing various modifications and ownership changes. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wickham_Hotel\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e From the 1970s onward, the venue evolved into an important social space, becoming well known as a welcoming and inclusive gathering place, particularly for Brisbane’s LGBTQIA+ community, and later gaining broader recognition as a key nightlife destination. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thewickham.com.au\/story\/\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e\u0026amp;\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brisbanepride.org.au\/pride-history\/wickham-hotel-fortitude-valley\/\"\u003e3\u003c\/a\u003e Today, as the Wickham Hotel, it remains a significant cultural landmark in Fortitude Valley, combining its heritage origins as the Oriental Hotel with its ongoing role in Brisbane’s social and community life. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wickham_Hotel\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReferences\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wickham_Hotel\"\u003eWickham Hotel – Wikipedia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wickham_Hotel\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thewickham.com.au\/story\/\"\u003eOur Story – The Wickham\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thewickham.com.au\/story\/\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brisbanepride.org.au\/pride-history\/wickham-hotel-fortitude-valley\/\"\u003eThe Wickham Hotel: Fortitude Valley Icon – Brisbane Pride\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brisbanepride.org.au\/pride-history\/wickham-hotel-fortitude-valley\/\"\u003e3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fortitude-valley-the-oriental-hotel-1885-art-print","title":"Fortitude Valley: The Oriental Hotel 1885 - Art print","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFortitude Valley: The Oriental Hotel 1885 - Brisbane Icons\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePRINT DETAILS:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003ePicton Studio art prints are outsourced to a professional printing company and are professionally printed on museum quality, thick and long lasting paper. 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