In 1884 he erected a two storeyed business premises with cellars which Arthur S and Leopold S Benjamin, merchants, occupied and opened on 22 October 1884.

Benjamin Brothers did not re-establish in the building but long-term tenants such as soft goods manufacturer J Leutenegger occupied the site from 1895 to 1934.

[3] It was subdivided in 1963 and two years later one half of the building was bought by Kenneth Rosewall and Rodney G Laver, noted Australian sportsmen.

[1] A number of street names in the Brisbane suburb of Carina Heights are identical to the surnames of prominent Queenslanders.

This early portion of the facade is ordered by unfluted Corinthian pilasters rising from a plinth at sill level to a plain string course.

[1] The parapet is a heavily decorated cornice which supports, over the central bay of each section, a highly ornate pediment, the northern one bearing the initials JWH, and the southern one carrying the date of the buildings reconstruction, 1891.

Heckelmanns Building is significant as a surviving element of the economic boom of the 1880s and the development of an Elizabeth Street commercial precinct.

Heckelmanns Building is characteristic of a Victorian era retail warehouse with its elaborate and ornate facade treatment.

[1] The place has a special association with the life or work of a particular person, group or organisation of importance in Queensland's history.

This building is important for its association with owner Joseph Wendelin Heckelmann, successful businessman and local councillor; with notable Brisbane merchandising firm Benjamin Bros; and with long-term tenant J Leutenegger.