constructed in 1897, as an administration office for the Mount Morgan Gold Mining Company, has a strong link to the period when the Mount Morgan Mine was the richest gold mine in the world, and stimulated an economic boom in Rockhampton. Criterion D: Characteristic values Although modest in scale, the building is an example of the Federation Academic Classical style well expressed in the classical proportions of the arcaded verandah, the use of arched bays with granite columns and decorated Ionic pilasters and the parapet concealing the roof. The ABC Studio Building is an integral unit of the stylistic expression of the streetscape. The building retains its original fabric and form in the gable roofs and internal layout of central corridor. Criterion E: Aesthetic characteristics The ABC Studio is an important visual aesthetic contributor to the Quay Street streetscape. Its aesthetic characteristics are its scale, form and stylistic design that create an attractive image that is in harmony with the adjacent streetscape buildings. It is the centre piece of a group of three single storey buildings of classical style. The front façade exhibits a high degree of detail in finishes and craftsmanship that contribute to the designed aesthetic characteristics of the place and the streetscape. It is a strong contributor to image of the historic city of Rockhampton, particularly the 19th Century Quay Street streetscape. The aesthetic characteristics are the ornate character of the period façade, the harmony of the building with its neighbours and within the streetscape due to the physical expression of its historic style, its form and its scale. These characteristics are well recognised and documented by the community as reflected in the 1976 report by the National Trust of Australia. The value is appreciated by the local community as reflected in the listing by the National Trust and the local government. References Bibliography Allom and Lovell 2000 The Urban Heritage & Character Study, Rockhampton for Rockhampton City Council. National Trust of Queensland (1976) A Study of Quay Street, The Classified Streetscape along the Fitzroy River at Rockhampton. National Trust of Queensland. Brewster Murray Pty Ltd (1995) Heritage Study for ABC Radio Studios 236 Quay Street Rockhampton. Report prepared for ABC Radio National Property Group. Queensland Government (2005), Heritage Assessment Report. Attribution External links Commonwealth Heritage List places in Queensland Rockhampton City Recording studios in Australia Radio in Australia Articles incorporating text from the Australian Heritage Database