Wiss House (former)

This large timber home was built in 1913 for Lionel Wiss and his wife Maria. At the time, Wiss Brothers store in the main street of Englesburg was successful and Wiss had become one of the most important businessmen in town. During WWI German place names were replaced and Engelsburg became Kalbar in 1916. When selecting a site for a substantial family residence, Lionel Wiss chose four allotments in the residential subdivision of the eastern side of Engelsburg. The site at the corner of Ann and William Streets, on the small rise overlooking the township centre, was a prime location, and the house was amongst the first erected on the hill. The house was designed by Ipswich architect Henry Wyman, who had designed the first Wiss Brothers store in 1890 and the new store, completed in 1910. The contractor was H Stolz of Boonah. Lionel Wiss died in 1932. Maria Wiss resided here until her death in 1957, and her daughters Adeline and Phyllis occupied the house until the mid-1970s, when the property was sold. Adeline ran Wiss Bros until the business was sold in 1947. Wiss House has operated as Bed and Breakfast accommodation in recent years. Please note - This is a private residence and is not publicly accessible.