What is andrew petrie?

Andrew Petrie (1798-1872) was a Scottish architect, builder and surveyor who emigrated to Australia in 1831. He is best known for his contributions to the development of Brisbane in Queensland, Australia. He designed and built many of Brisbane's early buildings, including the City Hall clock tower, the Customs House, St. John's Anglican Cathedral, and the Wesleyan Church. Petrie was also responsible for laying out the central business district of Brisbane and several other important roadways in the city. In addition to his architectural accomplishments, Petrie was a keen surveyor and landowner, and played an important role in the early colonial history of Queensland. He died in 1872, leaving behind a lasting legacy as one of Brisbane's most important early builders and town planners.