Heart Hanworth House

Hanworth House is one of Queensland's few remaining Heritage landmarks. Built in 1864 for Captain Heath, Brisbane's first portmaster, Hanworth was designed by one of the first prominent architects in Queensland - James Colishaw. It was used as a family home for its first 20 years where the Heaths had a total of 9 children until the Heaths returned to England. In 1913, Hanworth was purchased by Brisbane Philanthropist and Theosophical Society member Mary Weinholt, who established a home for elderly impoverished women called 'The Hospice' in memory of her mother. In 1995, Hanworth was sold to the Anglican Church, who renamed the homestead 'Hanworth Home for the Aged'. In 2012, Hanworth was sold to a private buyer, who intended to convert the House into accomodation for women, with respect to continuing the role it has always had. Like Mary Weinholt, Marisa bought the house in memory of her mother Romana Preston who passed away a few months before. Hanworth was under significant and extensive renovation when, on the 19th of March 2013, it went up in flames, after an arson attack. Hanworth House is now calling out for community support and engagement as we rebuild the Green Lady once again, intending to still open its doors for its 150th birthday in 2014. Give heart to Hanworth House to help us make this happen and we will keep you informed about the road to recovery.