Name/TitleFront and southern side of the former Treasury building in Spring Street, Melbourne c. 1878.
About this objectFront and southern side of the former Treasury building in Spring Street, Melbourne c. 1878. This is Melbourne's second Treasury Building, completed in c. 1869. The architect was John James Clark. The first Treasury was in William Street.
A military guard is standing outside the building near a sentry box. To the right is a small section of the Treasury Gardens with the original corrugated iron fence. A number of gas street lamps are situated in front of the building and the fence.
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 Madec. 1878
Inscription and MarksInscribed on backing board under image : NETTLETON PHOTO / Copyright Registered / MELBOURNE / Treasury
Measurements13.5 x 20 cm (image)
24 x 29 cm (sheet)
Period1870-1880
Object TypePhotograph
Subject and Association KeywordsOld Treasury Building (Melbourne, Vic.)
Subject and Association KeywordsNettleton, Charles, 1826-1902
Subject and Association KeywordsGas lamps and lighting
Subject and Association KeywordsArchitecture
Subject and Association KeywordsHistoric buildings and sites
Subject and Association KeywordsSpring Street (Melbourne, Vic.)
Subject and Association KeywordsGardens
Subject and Association KeywordsFencing
Named CollectionImages collection
Credit LineMiss R. Drew, 77 Bealiba Road, Caulfield, September 1921.
Object numberA-24-P
Copyright LicenceAll rights reserved
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