Tour of Alfredson's Joinery

The railway arrived at Cooran from Gympie in June 1889, which helped the district to develop as an agricultural and timber centre. Shops were built along King Street opposite the railway line.

Alfredson’s joinery, pre-cut house fabrication workshop and sawmill (former), was built and expanded between 1933 and the 1950s. It produced at least 1,200 pre-cut houses by the mid-1960s.

Since 1990 Al Guymer’s use of the building for his joinery workshop, and as a base for his building and demolition work, is a fortunate coincidence which maintains a similar use and aesthetic which complements the historic use of the building.

Guymer’s large collection of historic woodworking tools and general construction equipment adds another layer of significance. Enjoy a tour at 11am or 1pm on Sunday 25 October.