Women began to establish careers in architecture in Queensland from the early 1900s, initially working in male-owned practices. In 1924 Elina Mottram, the designer of Monkton, became the first woman in Queensland to establish her own architectural practice. The place demonstrates rare, uncommon or endangered aspects of Queensland's cultural heritage. Monkton remains substantially intact in form and detailing. It is rare as one of only a few surviving examples of the work of early women architects in Queensland and one of only three in Brisbane. The place is important because of its aesthetic significance. Monkton is significant for its aesthetic and architectural qualities as a highly intact, well composed and refined example of a timber residence. These qualities are reflected in its symmetrical street frontage and distinctive exterior and interior detailing. Monkton's elevated situation overlooking the Brisbane River through mature trees creates an idyllic setting and the large garden surrounding the house adds to its picturesque character. The place has a special association with the life or work of a particular person, group or organisation of importance in Queensland's history. Monkton has a special association with the work of Elina Mottram, the first woman to open her own architectural practice in Brisbane and Queensland's most successful and longest practising early female architect. The survival of the 1925 specification of works and materials for Monkton, combined with the intactness of the place, makes a significant contribution to our understanding of Ms Mottram's work. The detailing of the interior joinery is highly characteristic of her domestic work. See also Australian residential architectural styles Elina Mottram References Attribution External links Houses in Brisbane 1925 establishments in Australia Queensland Heritage Register Houses completed in 1925 Elina Mottram buildings Corinda, Queensland Articles incorporating text from the Queensland Heritage Register