Public servant family sad to see Executive Building close its doors permanently

By Toby Crockford
Updated December 10 2016 - 10:14pm, first published 7:53pm
The Queensland Executive Building will be demolished in January 2017 as part of the Queen's Wharf project. Photo: Glenn Hunt
The Queensland Executive Building will be demolished in January 2017 as part of the Queen's Wharf project. Photo: Glenn Hunt
The tower at 1 William Street (far right) will be home to 5000 public servants. The Executive Building is near the centre. Photo: Tammy Law
The tower at 1 William Street (far right) will be home to 5000 public servants. The Executive Building is near the centre. Photo: Tammy Law
Barry Seeley said those public servants who worked at 100 George Street formed a family-like bond during his 26 years of service. Photo: Toby Crockford
Barry Seeley said those public servants who worked at 100 George Street formed a family-like bond during his 26 years of service. Photo: Toby Crockford
A parcel addressed to the building's first Premier, Sir Johannes Bjelke-Petersen, exploded in November 1975, injuring two public servants. Photo: Felicity Caldwell
A parcel addressed to the building's first Premier, Sir Johannes Bjelke-Petersen, exploded in November 1975, injuring two public servants. Photo: Felicity Caldwell

Queensland's engine room for the past 45 years was given a fond farewell on Saturday, as it makes way for the Queen's Wharf project.

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