Glen Lyon House was built between 1876 and 1877 in the Enoggera Creek area. It was built by Melanesian labourers for Alexander Stewart. Glen Lyon house is one of the oldest residences in Ashgrove. It is a large brick two storeyed house that is rendered to resemble an ashlar. After Alexander Stewart died TM Burke bought the house that was then rented to the Marist Fathers in 1927 who then purchased it in 1930. Glen Lyon House had a great importance and significance because of the effect it had on the development of Ashgrove, particularly in West Ashgrove. It illustrates the establishment of grand houses in rural estates in Brisbane between 1860 and 1870. Preserving historical buildings is important because of the cultural significance it has to a community. A building can show social events and mainly the history of the community.
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