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Alma Doepel

Alma Doepel

The Alma Doepel which was built in 1903 is a topsail schooner under restoration at Docklands, Melbourne.

1869 Rostella

1869 Rostella

Historic panorama taken in 1869 from Rostella (demolished 1972).

1856-1870 Parliament

1856-1870 Parliament

Historic panoramas of Melbourne taken between 1856 and 1870 from Parliament.

State Library of Victoria

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.

Capitol Theatre

Capitol Theatre

The Capitol Theatre opened in 1924. It was designed by American husband and wife architects Walter Burley and Marion Mahony Griffin.

Hotel Windsor

Hotel Windsor

Hotel Windsor is a gold rush treasure and Australia's only surviving 19th century city hotel. Opened in 1884.

Victorian State Parliament

Victorian State Parliament

Our State Parliament first met in November 1856. The building was constructed between 1856 and 1930.

Royal Exhibition Building

Royal Exhibition Building

The Royal Exhibition Building is a World Heritage-listed building built in 1879-80. Architect: Joseph Reed.

Fire Services Museum

Fire Services Museum

The Fire Services Museum is staffed by former fire fighters and showcases memorabilia from Australia and overseas.

Melbourne Cricket Ground

Melbourne Cricket Ground

Melbourne Cricket Ground built in 1853 is the largest sporting stadium in the Southern Hemisphere.

Melbourne Town Hall

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

North Melbourne Town Hall is a magnificent Victorian-era building built in 1876. Architect G R Johnson.

Melbourne Club 1861

Melbourne Club 1861

A panorama taken in 1861 from the Melbourne Club in Collins Street.

Hotel Windsor 1884

Hotel Windsor 1884

This grand old hotel from 1884 is visible in old panoramic photos from 1887 and the view from the Eastern Hill Fire Tower in 1905.