Melbourne’s towers
Melbourne's towers provide spectacular views from 48 elevated locations around the city. Take a virtual tour across Melbourne.
Docklands control tower
The view from the derelict Victoria Harbour Shipping Control Tower built in 1966 is magnificent.
Torrens University Melbourne
Torrens University now occupies the former Metropolitan Gas Company Building built in 1892.
North Melbourne from Clocktower
Hotham from Clocktower 2021
The Town Hall was built in 1876, in the Italianate with Second Empire style elements. The architect, George R Johnson also designed the Collingwood, Fitzroy and Northcote Town Halls. Source: Wikipedia
The town hall is now used as an arts house. Click on the information flags to visit other locations, example Flagstaff Hill in 1858.
1890-2021 Metropolitan Gas Company
Panorama from Metropolitan Gas Company 2021 (Now Torrens University)
Three other panoramas have been added to show the view of Melbourne from Flinders Street. We have attributed them all to Robert Vere Scott, active at that time, using a Cirkut Camera to capture wide views.
The dates are not all certain but have been assigned approximately as ca1910 (from the Ball & Welch building balcony?), ca1900 from the East side tower of St Pauls and ca1890 from the west tower. The spires were added in the 1900s.
Click on the year button on the lower right to see the view at that time, which shows the remarkable development of Melbourne. Click on the “View” or “Visit” hotspot flags to be transported through time and space.
2021 Captured by HiddenMelbourne, ca1910 SLV H2006.48 , ca1900 SLV H96.160/1035, ca1890 SLV H96.160/923