Buildings
Hidden Melbourne's collection of interesting buildings both new and old.
La Trobe Cottage
Melbourne's oldest surviving building, the original home of Victoria's first Lieutenant-Governor, Charles Joseph La Trobe.
Boyd House Walsh Street
Walsh Street, the house Boyd designed for his own family in 1957, is his most well-known work.
Torrens University Melbourne
Torrens University now occupies the former Metropolitan Gas Company Building built in 1892.
1890-2021 Metropolitan Gas Company
Historic and modern views from the Metropolitan Gas Company completed in 1892. It now houses Torrens University.
Salvation Army Museum
The Salvation Army Museum, preserves and presents Salvo history. It features the Limelight Department film studio.
Kensington Town Hall
The Kensington Town Hall is a beautiful classical style building, located in Bellair Street, Kensington constructed in 1901.
Villa Alba
Villa Alba was built between 1882 and 1884. It was decorated by the celebrated Paterson Bros. firm of decorators.
Scots Church
Scots Church from spire to pulpit. A famous, historic landmark in Collins Street.
The Substation Newport
The Substation Newport was built by Victorian Railways and opened 1915. It was derelict for 3 decades before being restored.
Rippon Lea Estate
This magnificent Rippon Lea Estate was built and owned by the Sargood family until 1903. It is now owned by the National Trust.
State Library of Victoria
The State Library of Victoria is the oldest public library in Australia and one of the first free libraries in the world.
Labassa
Labassa is one of Melbourne's most elaborately decorated Victorian mansions. It survived a period when it was divided into flats.
Capitol Theatre
The Capitol Theatre opened in 1924. It was designed by American husband and wife architects Walter Burley and Marion Mahony Griffin.
Steamrail Victoria
The workshops of Steamrail Victoria where they work to preserve our steam train heritage.
Hotel Windsor
Hotel Windsor is a gold rush treasure and Australia's only surviving 19th century city hotel. Opened in 1884.
Victorian State Parliament
Our State Parliament first met in November 1856. The building was constructed between 1856 and 1930.
Royal Exhibition Building
The Royal Exhibition Building is a World Heritage-listed building built in 1879-80. Architect: Joseph Reed.
Fire Services Museum
The Fire Services Museum is staffed by former fire fighters and showcases memorabilia from Australia and overseas.
Collingwood Technical School
The Collingwood Technical School opened in 1912 and closed in 1987. It is now identified as an arts hub.
Sailors & Soldiers Memorial Hall
The now derelict Collingwood Sailors & Soldiers Memorial Hall in Abbotsford was opened by Jacka in 1924.
Auburn Uniting Church
The Auburn Uniting Church was built 1888-89 and has a magnificent tower. Architect: Alfred Dunn
Melbourne Town Hall
Melbourne Town Hall is a magnificent Victorian-era building opened in 1870. Architect Joseph Reed.
North Melbourne Town Hall
North Melbourne Town Hall is a magnificent Victorian-era building built in 1876. Architect G R Johnson.
Prahran Town Hall
Prahran Town Hall is a magnificent Victorian-era building built in 1861. Architects Crouch and Wilson.