This warehouse was built between 1885 and 1886, during the 1880s building boom.
The site was purchased by Alexander Brand Webster and William Webster, importers of general merchandise, commission, insurance and shipping agents and wholesale stationers in 1885.
The warehouse was designed by Alex B Wilson and constructed by Thomas Rees, builder for £3021/11/0.

Largely as a result of its proximity to the Brisbane River, the building was occupied by merchants and indent agents for 77 years.
The first occupant, from 1887–1906, was Robert Martin, a prominent, well respected businessman in the ship chandlery trade.
His business, R Martin & Co, ironmongers, sail makers and riggers was one of the largest in Queensland.
From 1909–12 the building was occupied by Sturmfels Stores and in 1913–14 was listed as a Workman's Home run by the Salvation Army.
In 1914, EF Broad (Qld Ltd) general merchant, indent agent and supplier to various food manufacturers moved to this building.
The company remained there until 1963, having purchased the property in 1956.
In 1982 the Brisbane and Area Water Board acquired this site and converted the upper levels into office accommodation.
The authority became the South East Queensland Water Board in 1991.

In 2015, the ground floor is occupied by a café.
This warehouse was built between 1885 and 1886, during the 1880s building boom. The site was purchased by Alexander Brand Webster and William Webster, importers of general merchandise, commission, insurance and shipping agents and wholesale stationers in 1885. The warehouse was designed by Alex B Wilson and constructed by Thomas Rees, builder for £3021/11/0.
Largely as a result of its proximity to the Brisbane River, the building was occupied by merchants and indent agents for 77 years. The first occupant, from 1887–1906, was Robert Martin, a prominent, well respected businessman in the ship chandlery trade. His business, R Martin & Co, ironmongers, sail makers and riggers was one of the largest in Queensland. From 1909–12 the building was occupied by Sturmfels Stores and in 1913–14 was listed as a Workman's Home run by the Salvation Army. In 1914, EF Broad (Qld Ltd) general merchant, indent agent and supplier to various food manufacturers moved to this building. The company remained there until 1963, having purchased the property in 1956. In 1982 the Brisbane and Area Water Board acquired this site and converted the upper levels into office accommodation. The authority became the South East Queensland Water Board in 1991.
In 2015, the ground floor is occupied by a café.
R Martin & Co Building