Series Series A - Leyshon house at West Chermside

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UQFL648-Series A

Title

Leyshon house at West Chermside

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  • 1959-1974 (Creation)

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1 folder, 3 architectural drawings

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Name of creator

(1937-)

Biographical history

Kevin Robert Leyshon was born at Goomeri, Queensland on 4 July 1937. He received his commerce and accounting qualifications from the University of Queensland. He worked in various department of the Queensland Public Service.

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Kevin and Betty Leyshon's house was designed by Dan Kelvey and was situated at 29 Rossett Street, West Chermside, Brisbane. Kelvey designed a home to fit the climate of Brisbane, built of materials that were readily available, wide overhangs or eaves, downpiping set into the building without being conspicuous, fairly flat roof without many angles and no tiles, concrete floor construction, interiors with natural materials. The file has correspondence, financial details and specifications relating to the land and house. Included is a two page note by Kev Leyshon about Dan Kelvey. There are three architectural drawings. There is an undated drawing of Residence for K. Leshion [sic] Esq at Rosset [sic] St. Chermside by D.W. Kelvey with elevations, sections, foundation plan, floor plan and kitchen details. There is a copy of this drawing with pencil notes. The third drawing is dated Mar 1965 for Proposed car-port extension for Mr. K. Leyshon at Rossett Street Chermside with Brisbane City Council specification attached and architect name not specified.

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Unrestricted access.

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In copyright. Contact the Fryer Library. Can be reproduced for personal research and study. For other uses see About copyright. Please attribute the Fryer Library.

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  • English

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Box 1 Folder 1, Oversize folder 1 Items 1-3.

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Created, Linda Justo, 12-Jul-2021.

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Physical storage

  • Box: UQFL648 Box 1
  • Oversize folder: UQFL648 Oversize folder 1