Gataker's Warehouse Complex

Gataker’s Lane links a number of early warehouse buildings between Kent and Wharf Streets. This complex includes some of the oldest commercial structures in Maryborough, reflecting the town’s hey-day as a port. The space comprises four structures: the two-storey building to Kent Street, built in 1868 for merchant Robert Travis; the 1869 middle warehouse which now houses the gallery, also built for Travis; the Wharf Street Warehouse erected in stages from 1947 for the Gataker family and Brown’s Warehouse which now incorporates a military and colonial museum. A Heritage Passport can give you access to the museum. The Gataker family owned the first three buildings here from 1885. Browns Warehouse was built in 1879 for wine and spirit merchant James Edwin Brown, who had operated his business from 1857. Interesting elements of the building include the 10 cast iron columns which support the upper floor, which were cast at the nearby Walker’s foundry. The Gataker family acquired Browns Warehouse in 1972. The gallery in Gataker’s Art Space overlooks a grassed courtyard which provides a cool green contemplative space. Gataker’s Lane hosts regular cultural events and workshops are offered through the gallery.