eHive Object Details

Name/TitleThe Treasury view from Parliament House c. 1878.

About this objectThe Treasury view looking south along Spring Street and the top of Collins Street from from Parliament House c. 1878.

Gordon Reserve gardens in the foreground. Other prominent buildings include Alcaston House and the surgery of Dr. William Godfrey Howitt. Also shown are the temporary Homeopathic Hospital (Spring Street) and Government House is in the background.

The building was designed by John James Clark and erected by the Public Works Department (PWD) from 1857-62.

The Treasury precinct is on the Victorian Heritage Register H1526

It is one of approximately 50 photographs from the set 'Views of Melbourne" by Charles Nettleton. Complete set in RHSV collection A-10-C to A-50-C.

This image is provided for research purposes and must not be reproduced without prior permission.For a high resolution copy of this image, contact Royal Historical Society of Victoria

MakerNettleton, Charles, 1826–1902

Maker RolePhotographer

Date Made1878

Inscription and MarksInscribed on backing board under image : NETTLETON PHOTO / Copyright Registered / MELBOURNE / Treasury & View

Measurements13.5 x 20 cm (image)
24 x 29 cm (sheet)

Period1870-1880

Object TypePhotograph

Subject and Association KeywordsSpring Street (Melbourne, Vic.)

Subject and Association KeywordsOld Treasury Building (Melbourne, Vic.)

Subject and Association KeywordsGovernment House (Melbourne, Vic.)

Subject and Association KeywordsNettleton, Charles, 1826-1902

Subject and Association KeywordsArchitecture

Subject and Association KeywordsHistoric buildings and sites

Subject and Association KeywordsClark, John James, 1838–1915.

Subject and Association KeywordsGardens

Subject and Association KeywordsCollins Street (Melbourne, Vic.)

Medium and MaterialsAlbumen

Named CollectionImages collection

Credit LinePurchased from A. J. Hanley (Booksleller), May 1918

Object numberA-23-P

Copyright LicenceAll rights reserved