[1] The construction of a building for the Society was first proposed in 1907 and in September of that year, Lady Chelmsford, wife of the Governor of Queensland, visited Ipswich to open a bazaar to begin fundraising.

[1] During World War I, a Soldiers' Rest Room was proposed for Ipswich and the St Paul's Young Men's Society offered their hall.

[1] In 1975, the city library was moved into the building and about the same time, the external brickwork was painted cream to match the new Civic Hall opposite.

[1] The roof is corrugated galvanised iron with ridge ventilators, narrow eaves and slatted timber infill to gable ends.

[1] St Paul's Young Men's Club - Art Gallery was listed on the Queensland Heritage Register on 21 October 1992 having satisfied the following criteria.

[1] It is also closely associated with the work of Ipswich City Council in providing important cultural services for the community - a library and later an art gallery.

[1] It is a good example of the work of prominent Ipswich architect George Brockwell Gill, showing his skill in designing a small community building on a limited budget.

It is a good example of the work of prominent Ipswich architect George Brockwell Gill, showing his skill in designing a small community building on a limited budget.

It is a good example of the work of prominent Ipswich architect George Brockwell Gill, showing his skill in designing a small community building on a limited budget.

It is also closely associated with the work of Ipswich City Council in providing important cultural services for the community - a library and later an art gallery.