http://www.flickr.com/photos/40262251@N03/tags/iron/ Sun, 12 May 2013 15:40:43 -0700 Sun, 12 May 2013 15:40:43 -0700 http://www.flickr.com/ http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3431/buddyicons/40262251@N03.jpg?1248155983#40262251@N03 http://www.flickr.com/photos/40262251@N03/tags/iron/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/40262251@N03/8733598048/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/40262251@N03/">raaen99</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40262251@N03/8733598048/" title="The Former Ballarat Mining Exchange – Lydiard Street, Ballarat"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7284/8733598048_f1e07abcb0_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="The Former Ballarat Mining Exchange – Lydiard Street, Ballarat" /></a></p> <p>The former Mining Exchange, 6 Lydiard Street North, Ballarat, is one of the few mining exchanges extant in Australia and is illustrative of a fundamental part of Ballarat's early history. The splendid two storey Victorian building of classical proportions and design was built between 1887 and 1889 to replace an earlier building on the site. Designed by architect Charles Douglas Figgis, who also designed the Ballarat Presbyterian church, it is lined with forty offices, which were once bustling with mining agents, and share brokers. It also housed shops along the ground floor, including Bickart’s Coffee Shop, whose elegantly painted windows with gilt lettering and bobbled curtain swags can still be seen today. There is also a large single storey exchange hall at the rear. Architecturally the building is a most important example of Boom style Classicism. Its planning and form is almost unique and the detailing of the exchange is unusual and highly distinctive. Prominent rusticated arches, elaborate window hoods and the parapet distinguish the facade. Light trusses, a bull nose roof and arched openings characterise the hall. The ornate verandah seen today was painstakingly reconstructed from old photographs, and was replaced in 1987.<br /> <br /> When it opened, the Mining Exchange had ninety-eight registered members. However, as gold mining declined as the gold rush turned to bust, the elaborate Mining Exchange found a new life as a garage, a bus depot, and today is a craft market.</p> Sun, 12 May 2013 15:40:43 -0700 2013-05-12T16:31:11-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (raaen99) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8733598048 The Former Ballarat Mining Exchange – Lydiard Street, Ballarat <p>The former Mining Exchange, 6 Lydiard Street North, Ballarat, is one of the few mining exchanges extant in Australia and is illustrative of a fundamental part of Ballarat's early history. The splendid two storey Victorian building of classical proportions and design was built between 1887 and 1889 to replace an earlier building on the site. Designed by architect Charles Douglas Figgis, who also designed the Ballarat Presbyterian church, it is lined with forty offices, which were once bustling with mining agents, and share brokers. It also housed shops along the ground floor, including Bickart’s Coffee Shop, whose elegantly painted windows with gilt lettering and bobbled curtain swags can still be seen today. There is also a large single storey exchange hall at the rear. Architecturally the building is a most important example of Boom style Classicism. Its planning and form is almost unique and the detailing of the exchange is unusual and highly distinctive. Prominent rusticated arches, elaborate window hoods and the parapet distinguish the facade. Light trusses, a bull nose roof and arched openings characterise the hall. The ornate verandah seen today was painstakingly reconstructed from old photographs, and was replaced in 1987.<br /> <br /> When it opened, the Mining Exchange had ninety-eight registered members. However, as gold mining declined as the gold rush turned to bust, the elaborate Mining Exchange found a new life as a garage, a bus depot, and today is a craft market.</p> raaen99 city windows roof building brick window sign urn stone architecture facade grey iron arch 1987 wroughtiron pillar 19thcentury victorian australia arches landmark victoria business victoriana crown column verandah nationaltrust moulding queenvictoria pediment stucco offices ballarat goldrush initials balustrade gilt gilding nineteenthcentury fretwork classicism 1880s victoriaregina countryvictoria rusticated lacework heritagelisted commercialbuilding goldrushera buildingdate brickandstone brownbrick provincialvictoria lydiardstreet boomstyle 18871889 miningexchange ballaratminingexchange windowhoods bullnosedverandah pedement lydiardst dateplaque architecturallydesigned boomstyleclassicism victorianboomstyleclassicism victorianclassicism charlesdouglasfiggis charlesfiggis rusticatedarches http://www.flickr.com/photos/40262251@N03/8732504103/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/40262251@N03/">raaen99</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40262251@N03/8732504103/" title="The Former Ballarat Mining Exchange and the Tower of the Ballarat Post Office – Lydiard Street, Ballarat"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7300/8732504103_8c64af68fd_m.jpg" width="180" height="240" alt="The Former Ballarat Mining Exchange and the Tower of the Ballarat Post Office – Lydiard Street, Ballarat" /></a></p> <p>Ballarat's Lydiard Street, south of railway line, has a concentration of fine examples of mid Victorian era commercial and public buildings. Several of these are included in this photograph.<br /> <br /> The former Mining Exchange, 6 Lydiard Street North, Ballarat, is one of the few mining exchanges extant in Australia and is illustrative of a fundamental part of Ballarat's early history. The splendid two storey Victorian building of classical proportions and design was built between 1887 and 1889 to replace an earlier building on the site. Designed by architect Charles Douglas Figgis, who also designed the Ballarat Presbyterian church, it is lined with forty offices, which were once bustling with mining agents, and share brokers. It also housed shops along the ground floor, including Bickart’s Coffee Shop, whose elegantly painted windows with gilt lettering and bobbled curtain swags can still be seen today. There is also a large single storey exchange hall at the rear. Architecturally the building is a most important example of Boom style Classicism. Its planning and form is almost unique and the detailing of the exchange is unusual and highly distinctive. Prominent rusticated arches, elaborate window hoods and the parapet distinguish the facade. Light trusses, a bull nose roof and arched openings characterise the hall. The ornate verandah seen today was painstakingly reconstructed from old photographs, and was replaced in 1987.<br /> <br /> The towering Italianate Palazzo style Ballarat post office was designed by William Wardell (1823 – 1899), a renowned architect. The Ballarat post office building was constructed by the Public Works Department in two stages. The principal building facing Sturt Street was opened on 29 November 1864. The Lydiard Street section, (formerly built as the Mining and Police Department) and tower was commenced in 1885. The building is representative of large early post offices which were often stuccoed and built in the Italianate Palazzo style. The restraint of the facades of this building is typical of post offices constructed during William Wardell's period as Inspector General (1859-1878). At ground level there are arcuated windows (originally the colonnade) and at first floor level, square headed windows are topped by Renaissance hoods supported on consoles. Subsequent alterations have occurred: the colonnade on the south facade was filled in by 1912 and the ramps to the central entrance changed to two ramps serving the two end openings, which were also modified. The building is constructed in two sections. The earlier Sturt Street building of 1864 is an Italianate composition with arcuated windows to the upper floor. The hipped roof is broken by a series of projecting cylindrical roof vents. This design is echoed in the later Lydiard Street section of 1885 which includes a carriageway entrance with the tower above. The Tower introduces other design elements, particularly the northern European Renaissance dormer windows and roof. the tower, which consists of five stages: the arched carriageway entrance; the hooded window with balconette at first floor to match the earlier building; the four pedimented windows with balustrades at sill level; the top storey with corbelled window bays containing paired arched windows; and the balustraded parapet which is surmounted by dormer windows of northern European Renaissance form flanked by scrolls. The steep roof terminates in a widows walk.</p> Sun, 12 May 2013 15:49:31 -0700 2013-05-12T16:40:13-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (raaen99) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8732504103 The Former Ballarat Mining Exchange and the Tower of the Ballarat Post Office – Lydiard Street, Ballarat <p>Ballarat's Lydiard Street, south of railway line, has a concentration of fine examples of mid Victorian era commercial and public buildings. Several of these are included in this photograph.<br /> <br /> The former Mining Exchange, 6 Lydiard Street North, Ballarat, is one of the few mining exchanges extant in Australia and is illustrative of a fundamental part of Ballarat's early history. The splendid two storey Victorian building of classical proportions and design was built between 1887 and 1889 to replace an earlier building on the site. Designed by architect Charles Douglas Figgis, who also designed the Ballarat Presbyterian church, it is lined with forty offices, which were once bustling with mining agents, and share brokers. It also housed shops along the ground floor, including Bickart’s Coffee Shop, whose elegantly painted windows with gilt lettering and bobbled curtain swags can still be seen today. There is also a large single storey exchange hall at the rear. Architecturally the building is a most important example of Boom style Classicism. Its planning and form is almost unique and the detailing of the exchange is unusual and highly distinctive. Prominent rusticated arches, elaborate window hoods and the parapet distinguish the facade. Light trusses, a bull nose roof and arched openings characterise the hall. The ornate verandah seen today was painstakingly reconstructed from old photographs, and was replaced in 1987.<br /> <br /> The towering Italianate Palazzo style Ballarat post office was designed by William Wardell (1823 – 1899), a renowned architect. The Ballarat post office building was constructed by the Public Works Department in two stages. The principal building facing Sturt Street was opened on 29 November 1864. The Lydiard Street section, (formerly built as the Mining and Police Department) and tower was commenced in 1885. The building is representative of large early post offices which were often stuccoed and built in the Italianate Palazzo style. The restraint of the facades of this building is typical of post offices constructed during William Wardell's period as Inspector General (1859-1878). At ground level there are arcuated windows (originally the colonnade) and at first floor level, square headed windows are topped by Renaissance hoods supported on consoles. Subsequent alterations have occurred: the colonnade on the south facade was filled in by 1912 and the ramps to the central entrance changed to two ramps serving the two end openings, which were also modified. The building is constructed in two sections. The earlier Sturt Street building of 1864 is an Italianate composition with arcuated windows to the upper floor. The hipped roof is broken by a series of projecting cylindrical roof vents. This design is echoed in the later Lydiard Street section of 1885 which includes a carriageway entrance with the tower above. The Tower introduces other design elements, particularly the northern European Renaissance dormer windows and roof. the tower, which consists of five stages: the arched carriageway entrance; the hooded window with balconette at first floor to match the earlier building; the four pedimented windows with balustrades at sill level; the top storey with corbelled window bays containing paired arched windows; and the balustraded parapet which is surmounted by dormer windows of northern European Renaissance form flanked by scrolls. The steep roof terminates in a widows walk.</p> raaen99 city windows roof building tower window sign architecture facade grey iron arch balcony 1987 wroughtiron pillar 19thcentury postoffice victorian australia landmark victoria victoriana crown column verandah 1860s nationaltrust palazzo queenvictoria pediment stucco ballarat goldrush 1889 initials gilt 1885 gilding nineteenthcentury fretwork italianate 1880s victoriaregina countryvictoria balconette 1887 1864 civicbuilding lacework heritagelisted commercialbuilding widowswalk mansardroof dormerwindows mailhouse goldrushera williamwardell provincialvictoria lydiardstreet boomstyle miningexchange ballaratpostoffice ballaratminingexchange lydiardst stuccoedbrick mygearandme architecturallydesigned italianatepalazzo boomstyleclassicism victorianboomstyleclassicism charlesdouglasfiggis charlesfiggis http://www.flickr.com/photos/40262251@N03/8732503713/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/40262251@N03/">raaen99</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40262251@N03/8732503713/" title="The Former Ballarat Mining Exchange and the Tower of the Ballarat Post Office – Lydiard Street, Ballarat"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7287/8732503713_471079eea6_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="The Former Ballarat Mining Exchange and the Tower of the Ballarat Post Office – Lydiard Street, Ballarat" /></a></p> <p>Ballarat's Lydiard Street, south of railway line, has a concentration of fine examples of mid Victorian era commercial and public buildings. Several of these are included in this photograph.<br /> <br /> The former Mining Exchange, 6 Lydiard Street North, Ballarat, is one of the few mining exchanges extant in Australia and is illustrative of a fundamental part of Ballarat's early history. The splendid two storey Victorian building of classical proportions and design was built between 1887 and 1889 to replace an earlier building on the site. Designed by architect Charles Douglas Figgis, who also designed the Ballarat Presbyterian church, it is lined with forty offices, which were once bustling with mining agents, and share brokers. It also housed shops along the ground floor, including Bickart’s Coffee Shop, whose elegantly painted windows with gilt lettering and bobbled curtain swags can still be seen today. There is also a large single storey exchange hall at the rear. Architecturally the building is a most important example of Boom style Classicism. Its planning and form is almost unique and the detailing of the exchange is unusual and highly distinctive. Prominent rusticated arches, elaborate window hoods and the parapet distinguish the facade. Light trusses, a bull nose roof and arched openings characterise the hall. The ornate verandah seen today was painstakingly reconstructed from old photographs, and was replaced in 1987.<br /> <br /> The towering Italianate Palazzo style Ballarat post office was designed by William Wardell (1823 – 1899), a renowned architect. The Ballarat post office building was constructed by the Public Works Department in two stages. The principal building facing Sturt Street was opened on 29 November 1864. The Lydiard Street section, (formerly built as the Mining and Police Department) and tower was commenced in 1885. The building is representative of large early post offices which were often stuccoed and built in the Italianate Palazzo style. The restraint of the facades of this building is typical of post offices constructed during William Wardell's period as Inspector General (1859-1878). At ground level there are arcuated windows (originally the colonnade) and at first floor level, square headed windows are topped by Renaissance hoods supported on consoles. Subsequent alterations have occurred: the colonnade on the south facade was filled in by 1912 and the ramps to the central entrance changed to two ramps serving the two end openings, which were also modified. The building is constructed in two sections. The earlier Sturt Street building of 1864 is an Italianate composition with arcuated windows to the upper floor. The hipped roof is broken by a series of projecting cylindrical roof vents. This design is echoed in the later Lydiard Street section of 1885 which includes a carriageway entrance with the tower above. The Tower introduces other design elements, particularly the northern European Renaissance dormer windows and roof. the tower, which consists of five stages: the arched carriageway entrance; the hooded window with balconette at first floor to match the earlier building; the four pedimented windows with balustrades at sill level; the top storey with corbelled window bays containing paired arched windows; and the balustraded parapet which is surmounted by dormer windows of northern European Renaissance form flanked by scrolls. The steep roof terminates in a widows walk.</p> Sun, 12 May 2013 15:49:31 -0700 2013-05-12T16:40:27-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (raaen99) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8732503713 The Former Ballarat Mining Exchange and the Tower of the Ballarat Post Office – Lydiard Street, Ballarat <p>Ballarat's Lydiard Street, south of railway line, has a concentration of fine examples of mid Victorian era commercial and public buildings. Several of these are included in this photograph.<br /> <br /> The former Mining Exchange, 6 Lydiard Street North, Ballarat, is one of the few mining exchanges extant in Australia and is illustrative of a fundamental part of Ballarat's early history. The splendid two storey Victorian building of classical proportions and design was built between 1887 and 1889 to replace an earlier building on the site. Designed by architect Charles Douglas Figgis, who also designed the Ballarat Presbyterian church, it is lined with forty offices, which were once bustling with mining agents, and share brokers. It also housed shops along the ground floor, including Bickart’s Coffee Shop, whose elegantly painted windows with gilt lettering and bobbled curtain swags can still be seen today. There is also a large single storey exchange hall at the rear. Architecturally the building is a most important example of Boom style Classicism. Its planning and form is almost unique and the detailing of the exchange is unusual and highly distinctive. Prominent rusticated arches, elaborate window hoods and the parapet distinguish the facade. Light trusses, a bull nose roof and arched openings characterise the hall. The ornate verandah seen today was painstakingly reconstructed from old photographs, and was replaced in 1987.<br /> <br /> The towering Italianate Palazzo style Ballarat post office was designed by William Wardell (1823 – 1899), a renowned architect. The Ballarat post office building was constructed by the Public Works Department in two stages. The principal building facing Sturt Street was opened on 29 November 1864. The Lydiard Street section, (formerly built as the Mining and Police Department) and tower was commenced in 1885. The building is representative of large early post offices which were often stuccoed and built in the Italianate Palazzo style. The restraint of the facades of this building is typical of post offices constructed during William Wardell's period as Inspector General (1859-1878). At ground level there are arcuated windows (originally the colonnade) and at first floor level, square headed windows are topped by Renaissance hoods supported on consoles. Subsequent alterations have occurred: the colonnade on the south facade was filled in by 1912 and the ramps to the central entrance changed to two ramps serving the two end openings, which were also modified. The building is constructed in two sections. The earlier Sturt Street building of 1864 is an Italianate composition with arcuated windows to the upper floor. The hipped roof is broken by a series of projecting cylindrical roof vents. This design is echoed in the later Lydiard Street section of 1885 which includes a carriageway entrance with the tower above. The Tower introduces other design elements, particularly the northern European Renaissance dormer windows and roof. the tower, which consists of five stages: the arched carriageway entrance; the hooded window with balconette at first floor to match the earlier building; the four pedimented windows with balustrades at sill level; the top storey with corbelled window bays containing paired arched windows; and the balustraded parapet which is surmounted by dormer windows of northern European Renaissance form flanked by scrolls. The steep roof terminates in a widows walk.</p> raaen99 city windows roof building tower window sign architecture facade grey iron arch balcony 1987 wroughtiron pillar 19thcentury postoffice victorian australia landmark victoria victoriana crown column verandah 1860s nationaltrust palazzo queenvictoria pediment stucco ballarat goldrush 1889 initials gilt 1885 gilding nineteenthcentury fretwork italianate 1880s victoriaregina countryvictoria balconette 1887 1864 civicbuilding lacework heritagelisted commercialbuilding widowswalk mansardroof dormerwindows mailhouse goldrushera williamwardell provincialvictoria lydiardstreet boomstyle miningexchange ballaratpostoffice ballaratminingexchange lydiardst stuccoedbrick architecturallydesigned italianatepalazzo boomstyleclassicism victorianboomstyleclassicism charlesdouglasfiggis charlesfiggis http://www.flickr.com/photos/40262251@N03/8733580036/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/40262251@N03/">raaen99</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40262251@N03/8733580036/" title="A View of Lydiard Street from the George Hotel's First Floor Balcony - Ballarat"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7286/8733580036_8fd79b0369_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="A View of Lydiard Street from the George Hotel's First Floor Balcony - Ballarat" /></a></p> <p>Ballarat's Lydiard Street, south of railway line, has a concentration of fine examples of mid Victorian era commercial and public buildings. Several of these are included in this photograph.<br /> <br /> The former Mining Exchange, 6 Lydiard Street North, Ballarat, is one of the few mining exchanges extant in Australia and is illustrative of a fundamental part of Ballarat's early history. The splendid two storey Victorian building of classical proportions and design was built between 1887 and 1889 to replace an earlier building on the site. Designed by architect Charles Douglas Figgis, who also designed the Ballarat Presbyterian church, it is lined with forty offices, which were once bustling with mining agents, and share brokers. It also housed shops along the ground floor, including Bickart’s Coffee Shop, whose elegantly painted windows with gilt lettering and bobbled curtain swags can still be seen today. There is also a large single storey exchange hall at the rear. Architecturally the building is a most important example of Boom style Classicism. Its planning and form is almost unique and the detailing of the exchange is unusual and highly distinctive. Prominent rusticated arches, elaborate window hoods and the parapet distinguish the facade. Light trusses, a bull nose roof and arched openings characterise the hall. The ornate verandah seen today was painstakingly reconstructed from old photographs, and was replaced in 1987.<br /> <br /> The towering Italianate Palazzo style Ballarat post office was designed by William Wardell (1823 – 1899), a renowned architect. The Ballarat post office building was constructed by the Public Works Department in two stages. The principal building facing Sturt Street was opened on 29 November 1864. The Lydiard Street section, (formerly built as the Mining and Police Department) and tower was commenced in 1885. The building is representative of large early post offices which were often stuccoed and built in the Italianate Palazzo style. The restraint of the facades of this building is typical of post offices constructed during William Wardell's period as Inspector General (1859-1878). At ground level there are arcuated windows (originally the colonnade) and at first floor level, square headed windows are topped by Renaissance hoods supported on consoles. Subsequent alterations have occurred: the colonnade on the south facade was filled in by 1912 and the ramps to the central entrance changed to two ramps serving the two end openings, which were also modified. The building is constructed in two sections. The earlier Sturt Street building of 1864 is an Italianate composition with arcuated windows to the upper floor. The hipped roof is broken by a series of projecting cylindrical roof vents. This design is echoed in the later Lydiard Street section of 1885 which includes a carriageway entrance with the tower above. The Tower introduces other design elements, particularly the northern European Renaissance dormer windows and roof. the tower, which consists of five stages: the arched carriageway entrance; the hooded window with balconette at first floor to match the earlier building; the four pedimented windows with balustrades at sill level; the top storey with corbelled window bays containing paired arched windows; and the balustraded parapet which is surmounted by dormer windows of northern European Renaissance form flanked by scrolls. The steep roof terminates in a widows walk.</p> Sun, 12 May 2013 15:35:38 -0700 2013-05-12T16:31:18-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (raaen99) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8733580036 A View of Lydiard Street from the George Hotel's First Floor Balcony - Ballarat <p>Ballarat's Lydiard Street, south of railway line, has a concentration of fine examples of mid Victorian era commercial and public buildings. Several of these are included in this photograph.<br /> <br /> The former Mining Exchange, 6 Lydiard Street North, Ballarat, is one of the few mining exchanges extant in Australia and is illustrative of a fundamental part of Ballarat's early history. The splendid two storey Victorian building of classical proportions and design was built between 1887 and 1889 to replace an earlier building on the site. Designed by architect Charles Douglas Figgis, who also designed the Ballarat Presbyterian church, it is lined with forty offices, which were once bustling with mining agents, and share brokers. It also housed shops along the ground floor, including Bickart’s Coffee Shop, whose elegantly painted windows with gilt lettering and bobbled curtain swags can still be seen today. There is also a large single storey exchange hall at the rear. Architecturally the building is a most important example of Boom style Classicism. Its planning and form is almost unique and the detailing of the exchange is unusual and highly distinctive. Prominent rusticated arches, elaborate window hoods and the parapet distinguish the facade. Light trusses, a bull nose roof and arched openings characterise the hall. The ornate verandah seen today was painstakingly reconstructed from old photographs, and was replaced in 1987.<br /> <br /> The towering Italianate Palazzo style Ballarat post office was designed by William Wardell (1823 – 1899), a renowned architect. The Ballarat post office building was constructed by the Public Works Department in two stages. The principal building facing Sturt Street was opened on 29 November 1864. The Lydiard Street section, (formerly built as the Mining and Police Department) and tower was commenced in 1885. The building is representative of large early post offices which were often stuccoed and built in the Italianate Palazzo style. The restraint of the facades of this building is typical of post offices constructed during William Wardell's period as Inspector General (1859-1878). At ground level there are arcuated windows (originally the colonnade) and at first floor level, square headed windows are topped by Renaissance hoods supported on consoles. Subsequent alterations have occurred: the colonnade on the south facade was filled in by 1912 and the ramps to the central entrance changed to two ramps serving the two end openings, which were also modified. The building is constructed in two sections. The earlier Sturt Street building of 1864 is an Italianate composition with arcuated windows to the upper floor. The hipped roof is broken by a series of projecting cylindrical roof vents. This design is echoed in the later Lydiard Street section of 1885 which includes a carriageway entrance with the tower above. The Tower introduces other design elements, particularly the northern European Renaissance dormer windows and roof. the tower, which consists of five stages: the arched carriageway entrance; the hooded window with balconette at first floor to match the earlier building; the four pedimented windows with balustrades at sill level; the top storey with corbelled window bays containing paired arched windows; and the balustraded parapet which is surmounted by dormer windows of northern European Renaissance form flanked by scrolls. The steep roof terminates in a widows walk.</p> raaen99 city windows building tower window architecture facade iron arch balcony wroughtiron 19thcentury postoffice australia landmark victoria castiron verandah 20thcentury nationaltrust stucco ballarat goldrush 1889 1900s 1885 parapet nineteenthcentury 1901 countryvictoria 1887 1864 1888 civicbuilding twentiethcentury lacework heritagelisted commercialbuilding widowswalk mansardroof goldrushera buildingdate brownbrick williamwardell provincialvictoria lydiardstreet classicalrevivalarchitecture boomstyle miningexchange ballaratpostoffice ballaratminingexchange pedement lydiardst architecturallydesigned castironverandah oldcolonistsclub classicalrevivalbuilding victorianboomstyleclassicism victorianclassicism charlesdouglasfiggis charlesfiggis oldcolonistsassociation italianatepalazzobuilding italianatepalazzoarchitcture http://www.flickr.com/photos/40262251@N03/8733543272/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/40262251@N03/">raaen99</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40262251@N03/8733543272/" title="The Ballarat Old Colonists Club – Lydiard Street, Ballarat"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7323/8733543272_de1d09caa6_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="The Ballarat Old Colonists Club – Lydiard Street, Ballarat" /></a></p> <p>Built for the Old Colonists Association between 1887 and 1889, the Old Colonists Club at 16 to 24 Lydiard Street, Ballarat, is a building which is important in terms of streetscape, history and townscape and is of architectural consequence. The club forms an essential part of the streetscape and townscape of Ballarat and represents an association which is distinctively of the Nineteenth Century and unique to Ballarat. <br /> <br /> Architecturally the interiors and the detailing of the Classical Revival facade, which derives from Renaissance design, are distinctive and important. The symmetrical facade is distinguished by its double stage parapet, with balustraded central bays and coal of arms beneath a broken pediment. The double storey, cast iron verandah was added in 1901 and has an in filled central gable.</p> Sun, 12 May 2013 15:22:23 -0700 2013-05-12T16:30:47-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (raaen99) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8733543272 The Ballarat Old Colonists Club – Lydiard Street, Ballarat <p>Built for the Old Colonists Association between 1887 and 1889, the Old Colonists Club at 16 to 24 Lydiard Street, Ballarat, is a building which is important in terms of streetscape, history and townscape and is of architectural consequence. The club forms an essential part of the streetscape and townscape of Ballarat and represents an association which is distinctively of the Nineteenth Century and unique to Ballarat. <br /> <br /> Architecturally the interiors and the detailing of the Classical Revival facade, which derives from Renaissance design, are distinctive and important. The symmetrical facade is distinguished by its double stage parapet, with balustraded central bays and coal of arms beneath a broken pediment. The double storey, cast iron verandah was added in 1901 and has an in filled central gable.</p> raaen99 door city windows roof building window yellow urn architecture club facade hall iron coatofarms arch balcony pillar 19thcentury australia victoria doorway castiron symmetrical classical column verandah 20thcentury nationaltrust moulding ballarat association goldrush 1889 1900s parapet nineteenthcentury revival ballustrade 1880s 1901 countryvictoria 1887 1888 twentiethcentury heritagelisted archedwindow classicalrevival goldrushera buildingdate classicalrevivalstyle provincialvictoria lydiardstreet classicalrevivalarchitecture oldcolonistshall pedement lydiardst architecturallydesigned castironverandah oldcolonistsclub classicalrevivalbuilding ballaratoldcolonistsclub oldcolonistsassociation colonistsassociation doublestageparapet http://www.flickr.com/photos/40262251@N03/8733542772/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/40262251@N03/">raaen99</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40262251@N03/8733542772/" title="The Ballarat Old Colonists Club – Lydiard Street, Ballarat"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7287/8733542772_84b4330cb8_m.jpg" width="180" height="240" alt="The Ballarat Old Colonists Club – Lydiard Street, Ballarat" /></a></p> <p>Built for the Old Colonists Association between 1887 and 1889, the Old Colonists Club at 16 to 24 Lydiard Street, Ballarat, is a building which is important in terms of streetscape, history and townscape and is of architectural consequence. The club forms an essential part of the streetscape and townscape of Ballarat and represents an association which is distinctively of the Nineteenth Century and unique to Ballarat. <br /> <br /> Architecturally the interiors and the detailing of the Classical Revival facade, which derives from Renaissance design, are distinctive and important. The symmetrical facade is distinguished by its double stage parapet, with balustraded central bays and coal of arms beneath a broken pediment. The double storey, cast iron verandah was added in 1901 and has an in filled central gable.</p> Sun, 12 May 2013 15:22:22 -0700 2013-05-12T16:30:39-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (raaen99) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8733542772 The Ballarat Old Colonists Club – Lydiard Street, Ballarat <p>Built for the Old Colonists Association between 1887 and 1889, the Old Colonists Club at 16 to 24 Lydiard Street, Ballarat, is a building which is important in terms of streetscape, history and townscape and is of architectural consequence. The club forms an essential part of the streetscape and townscape of Ballarat and represents an association which is distinctively of the Nineteenth Century and unique to Ballarat. <br /> <br /> Architecturally the interiors and the detailing of the Classical Revival facade, which derives from Renaissance design, are distinctive and important. The symmetrical facade is distinguished by its double stage parapet, with balustraded central bays and coal of arms beneath a broken pediment. The double storey, cast iron verandah was added in 1901 and has an in filled central gable.</p> raaen99 door city windows roof building window yellow urn architecture club facade hall iron coatofarms arch balcony pillar 19thcentury australia victoria doorway castiron symmetrical classical column verandah 20thcentury nationaltrust moulding ballarat association goldrush 1889 1900s parapet nineteenthcentury revival ballustrade 1880s 1901 countryvictoria 1887 1888 twentiethcentury heritagelisted archedwindow classicalrevival goldrushera buildingdate classicalrevivalstyle provincialvictoria lydiardstreet classicalrevivalarchitecture oldcolonistshall pedement lydiardst architecturallydesigned castironverandah oldcolonistsclub classicalrevivalbuilding ballaratoldcolonistsclub oldcolonistsassociation colonistsassociation doublestageparapet http://www.flickr.com/photos/40262251@N03/8732426793/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/40262251@N03/">raaen99</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40262251@N03/8732426793/" title="The Ballarat Old Colonists Club – Lydiard Street, Ballarat"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7286/8732426793_bdfe6e22b6_m.jpg" width="180" height="240" alt="The Ballarat Old Colonists Club – Lydiard Street, Ballarat" /></a></p> <p>Built for the Old Colonists Association between 1887 and 1889, the Old Colonists Club at 16 to 24 Lydiard Street, Ballarat, is a building which is important in terms of streetscape, history and townscape and is of architectural consequence. The club forms an essential part of the streetscape and townscape of Ballarat and represents an association which is distinctively of the Nineteenth Century and unique to Ballarat. <br /> <br /> Architecturally the interiors and the detailing of the Classical Revival facade, which derives from Renaissance design, are distinctive and important. The symmetrical facade is distinguished by its double stage parapet, with balustraded central bays and coal of arms beneath a broken pediment. The double storey, cast iron verandah was added in 1901 and has an in filled central gable.</p> Sun, 12 May 2013 15:22:22 -0700 2013-05-12T16:31:50-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (raaen99) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8732426793 The Ballarat Old Colonists Club – Lydiard Street, Ballarat <p>Built for the Old Colonists Association between 1887 and 1889, the Old Colonists Club at 16 to 24 Lydiard Street, Ballarat, is a building which is important in terms of streetscape, history and townscape and is of architectural consequence. The club forms an essential part of the streetscape and townscape of Ballarat and represents an association which is distinctively of the Nineteenth Century and unique to Ballarat. <br /> <br /> Architecturally the interiors and the detailing of the Classical Revival facade, which derives from Renaissance design, are distinctive and important. The symmetrical facade is distinguished by its double stage parapet, with balustraded central bays and coal of arms beneath a broken pediment. The double storey, cast iron verandah was added in 1901 and has an in filled central gable.</p> raaen99 door city windows roof building window yellow urn architecture club facade hall iron coatofarms arch balcony pillar 19thcentury australia victoria doorway castiron symmetrical classical column verandah 20thcentury nationaltrust moulding ballarat association goldrush 1889 1900s parapet nineteenthcentury revival ballustrade 1880s 1901 countryvictoria 1887 1888 twentiethcentury heritagelisted archedwindow classicalrevival goldrushera buildingdate classicalrevivalstyle provincialvictoria lydiardstreet classicalrevivalarchitecture oldcolonistshall pedement lydiardst architecturallydesigned castironverandah oldcolonistsclub classicalrevivalbuilding ballaratoldcolonistsclub oldcolonistsassociation colonistsassociation doublestageparapet http://www.flickr.com/photos/40262251@N03/8733544948/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/40262251@N03/">raaen99</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40262251@N03/8733544948/" title="Coat of Arms Detail of the Ballarat Old Colonists Club – Lydiard Street, Ballarat"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7306/8733544948_79b694ee16_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Coat of Arms Detail of the Ballarat Old Colonists Club – Lydiard Street, Ballarat" /></a></p> <p>Built for the Old Colonists Association between 1887 and 1889, the Old Colonists Club at 16 to 24 Lydiard Street, Ballarat, is a building which is important in terms of streetscape, history and townscape and is of architectural consequence. The club forms an essential part of the streetscape and townscape of Ballarat and represents an association which is distinctively of the Nineteenth Century and unique to Ballarat. <br /> <br /> Architecturally the interiors and the detailing of the Classical Revival facade, which derives from Renaissance design, are distinctive and important. The symmetrical facade is distinguished by its double stage parapet, with balustraded central bays and coal of arms beneath a broken pediment. The double storey, cast iron verandah was added in 1901 and has an in filled central gable.</p> Sun, 12 May 2013 15:22:22 -0700 2013-05-12T16:30:55-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (raaen99) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8733544948 Coat of Arms Detail of the Ballarat Old Colonists Club – Lydiard Street, Ballarat <p>Built for the Old Colonists Association between 1887 and 1889, the Old Colonists Club at 16 to 24 Lydiard Street, Ballarat, is a building which is important in terms of streetscape, history and townscape and is of architectural consequence. The club forms an essential part of the streetscape and townscape of Ballarat and represents an association which is distinctively of the Nineteenth Century and unique to Ballarat. <br /> <br /> Architecturally the interiors and the detailing of the Classical Revival facade, which derives from Renaissance design, are distinctive and important. The symmetrical facade is distinguished by its double stage parapet, with balustraded central bays and coal of arms beneath a broken pediment. The double storey, cast iron verandah was added in 1901 and has an in filled central gable.</p> raaen99 door city windows roof building window yellow urn architecture club facade hall iron coatofarms arch balcony pillar 19thcentury australia victoria doorway castiron symmetrical classical column verandah 20thcentury nationaltrust moulding ballarat association goldrush 1889 1900s parapet nineteenthcentury revival ballustrade 1880s 1901 countryvictoria 1887 1888 twentiethcentury heritagelisted archedwindow classicalrevival goldrushera buildingdate classicalrevivalstyle provincialvictoria lydiardstreet classicalrevivalarchitecture oldcolonistshall pedement lydiardst architecturallydesigned castironverandah oldcolonistsclub classicalrevivalbuilding ballaratoldcolonistsclub oldcolonistsassociation colonistsassociation doublestageparapet http://www.flickr.com/photos/40262251@N03/8732425393/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/40262251@N03/">raaen99</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40262251@N03/8732425393/" title="The Ballarat Old Colonists Club – Lydiard Street, Ballarat"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7325/8732425393_f8af487a85_m.jpg" width="180" height="240" alt="The Ballarat Old Colonists Club – Lydiard Street, Ballarat" /></a></p> <p>Built for the Old Colonists Association between 1887 and 1889, the Old Colonists Club at 16 to 24 Lydiard Street, Ballarat, is a building which is important in terms of streetscape, history and townscape and is of architectural consequence. The club forms an essential part of the streetscape and townscape of Ballarat and represents an association which is distinctively of the Nineteenth Century and unique to Ballarat. <br /> <br /> Architecturally the interiors and the detailing of the Classical Revival facade, which derives from Renaissance design, are distinctive and important. The symmetrical facade is distinguished by its double stage parapet, with balustraded central bays and coal of arms beneath a broken pediment. The double storey, cast iron verandah was added in 1901 and has an in filled central gable.</p> Sun, 12 May 2013 15:22:22 -0700 2013-05-12T16:31:57-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (raaen99) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8732425393 The Ballarat Old Colonists Club – Lydiard Street, Ballarat <p>Built for the Old Colonists Association between 1887 and 1889, the Old Colonists Club at 16 to 24 Lydiard Street, Ballarat, is a building which is important in terms of streetscape, history and townscape and is of architectural consequence. The club forms an essential part of the streetscape and townscape of Ballarat and represents an association which is distinctively of the Nineteenth Century and unique to Ballarat. <br /> <br /> Architecturally the interiors and the detailing of the Classical Revival facade, which derives from Renaissance design, are distinctive and important. The symmetrical facade is distinguished by its double stage parapet, with balustraded central bays and coal of arms beneath a broken pediment. The double storey, cast iron verandah was added in 1901 and has an in filled central gable.</p> raaen99 door city windows roof building window yellow urn architecture club facade hall iron coatofarms arch balcony pillar 19thcentury australia victoria doorway castiron symmetrical classical column verandah 20thcentury nationaltrust moulding ballarat association goldrush 1889 1900s parapet nineteenthcentury revival ballustrade 1880s 1901 countryvictoria 1887 1888 twentiethcentury heritagelisted archedwindow classicalrevival goldrushera buildingdate classicalrevivalstyle provincialvictoria lydiardstreet classicalrevivalarchitecture oldcolonistshall pedement lydiardst architecturallydesigned castironverandah oldcolonistsclub classicalrevivalbuilding ballaratoldcolonistsclub oldcolonistsassociation colonistsassociation doublestageparapet http://www.flickr.com/photos/40262251@N03/8732425929/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/40262251@N03/">raaen99</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40262251@N03/8732425929/" title="The Ballarat Old Colonists Club – Lydiard Street, Ballarat"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7291/8732425929_fd86b9111f_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="The Ballarat Old Colonists Club – Lydiard Street, Ballarat" /></a></p> <p>Built for the Old Colonists Association between 1887 and 1889, the Old Colonists Club at 16 to 24 Lydiard Street, Ballarat, is a building which is important in terms of streetscape, history and townscape and is of architectural consequence. The club forms an essential part of the streetscape and townscape of Ballarat and represents an association which is distinctively of the Nineteenth Century and unique to Ballarat. <br /> <br /> Architecturally the interiors and the detailing of the Classical Revival facade, which derives from Renaissance design, are distinctive and important. The symmetrical facade is distinguished by its double stage parapet, with balustraded central bays and coal of arms beneath a broken pediment. The double storey, cast iron verandah was added in 1901 and has an in filled central gable.</p> Sun, 12 May 2013 15:22:22 -0700 2013-05-12T16:31:02-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (raaen99) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8732425929 The Ballarat Old Colonists Club – Lydiard Street, Ballarat <p>Built for the Old Colonists Association between 1887 and 1889, the Old Colonists Club at 16 to 24 Lydiard Street, Ballarat, is a building which is important in terms of streetscape, history and townscape and is of architectural consequence. The club forms an essential part of the streetscape and townscape of Ballarat and represents an association which is distinctively of the Nineteenth Century and unique to Ballarat. <br /> <br /> Architecturally the interiors and the detailing of the Classical Revival facade, which derives from Renaissance design, are distinctive and important. The symmetrical facade is distinguished by its double stage parapet, with balustraded central bays and coal of arms beneath a broken pediment. The double storey, cast iron verandah was added in 1901 and has an in filled central gable.</p> raaen99 door city windows roof building window yellow urn architecture club facade hall iron coatofarms arch balcony pillar 19thcentury australia victoria doorway castiron symmetrical classical column verandah 20thcentury nationaltrust moulding ballarat association goldrush 1889 1900s parapet nineteenthcentury revival ballustrade 1880s 1901 countryvictoria 1887 1888 twentiethcentury heritagelisted archedwindow classicalrevival goldrushera buildingdate classicalrevivalstyle provincialvictoria lydiardstreet classicalrevivalarchitecture oldcolonistshall pedement lydiardst architecturallydesigned castironverandah oldcolonistsclub classicalrevivalbuilding ballaratoldcolonistsclub oldcolonistsassociation colonistsassociation doublestageparapet http://www.flickr.com/photos/40262251@N03/8733534464/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/40262251@N03/">raaen99</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40262251@N03/8733534464/" title="The Alexandra Tea Rooms – Lydiard Street, Ballarat"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7289/8733534464_03b0e04511_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="The Alexandra Tea Rooms – Lydiard Street, Ballarat" /></a></p> <p>The Alexandria Tea Rooms at 26 to 34 Lydiard Street in the provincial Victorian city of Ballarat, was apparently constructed for the Commercial Club in 1872. <br /> <br /> The building is designed in the conservative Classical Revival style. The iron verandah is distinctive in design and the balustrade panel motif is most unusual and may be of local origin. The use of the triple window motif for the windows at first floor level is unusual. A double storey cast iron verandah faces the building, with paired columns at each end and supporting the central gabled section, a motif repeated in the balustraded parapet. The iron verandah balustrade is distinctive. Roman Doric pilasters and columns face the ground floor and a triple window motif is repeated above. <br /> <br /> The Alexandria Tea Rooms forms part of an important streetscape of Lydiard Street in the centre of Ballarat's business district and is part of the townscape of historic Ballarat. It is historically important and is of architectural consequence for its detailing and verandah.</p> Sun, 12 May 2013 15:17:17 -0700 2013-05-12T16:30:24-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (raaen99) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8733534464 The Alexandra Tea Rooms – Lydiard Street, Ballarat <p>The Alexandria Tea Rooms at 26 to 34 Lydiard Street in the provincial Victorian city of Ballarat, was apparently constructed for the Commercial Club in 1872. <br /> <br /> The building is designed in the conservative Classical Revival style. The iron verandah is distinctive in design and the balustrade panel motif is most unusual and may be of local origin. The use of the triple window motif for the windows at first floor level is unusual. A double storey cast iron verandah faces the building, with paired columns at each end and supporting the central gabled section, a motif repeated in the balustraded parapet. The iron verandah balustrade is distinctive. Roman Doric pilasters and columns face the ground floor and a triple window motif is repeated above. <br /> <br /> The Alexandria Tea Rooms forms part of an important streetscape of Lydiard Street in the centre of Ballarat's business district and is part of the townscape of historic Ballarat. It is historically important and is of architectural consequence for its detailing and verandah.</p> raaen99 city windows roof building window yellow architecture club facade restaurant iron arch balcony pillar 19thcentury australia victoria castiron symmetrical classical dining column verandah nationaltrust moulding gable ballarat tearooms goldrush parapet nineteenthcentury revival ballustrade 1870s countryvictoria 1872 commercialclub lacework heritagelisted archedwindow queenalexandra classicalrevival goldrushera buildingdate classicalrevivalstyle provincialvictoria lydiardstreet classicalrevivalarchitecture triplewindow castironlacework pairedcolumns pedement lydiardst architecturallydesigned castironverandah classicalrevivalbuilding pairedpillars alexandratearooms ballaratcommercialclub http://www.flickr.com/photos/40262251@N03/8733433380/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/40262251@N03/">raaen99</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40262251@N03/8733433380/" title="The Former Ballarat Police Station and Barracks - Camp Street, Ballarat"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7287/8733433380_2a92364b28_m.jpg" width="180" height="240" alt="The Former Ballarat Police Station and Barracks - Camp Street, Ballarat" /></a></p> <p>The former police station in Ballarat’s Camp Street is a substantial police barracks building of multi-coloured brick construction on a bluestone base. The verandah iron work is notable. Reference is made to the disposition of the windows of the first floor front elevation.<br /> <br /> The double storey brick building was constructed as a police station. The northern single storey wing was apparently added at a later date. The brown brickwork is relieved by bands of cream, and rough-faced bluestone is used below grounds floor level along Camp Street. A raised single storey verandah with cast iron columns and balustrading complete the camp street elevation. The use of decorative cast iron (of a type more commonly seen in residential work) makes this police station unique in Victoria. <br /> <br /> Several police barracks were established on this site over different times during Ballarat’s development during the Victorian Gold Rush, however, the only available records (Police Department, public relations) indicate that the first permanent building constructed mainly of bluestone was erected approximately 1851. The main use of the building was to house a special branch of the police force at the time called; Goldfields and Escort Police.<br /> <br /> During the early 1880s consideration was apparently given to the extension of this building. However, it was suggested on 6 September 1883 by the then Superintendent of Police at Ballarat, Mr Ryall that; there is a good position on the Camp Street frontage for a two storey building. It extends over 100ft and is from 50ft to 80ft deep without encroaching on any permanent buildings erected. At the request of the Police Department a new two storey building was designed by the Public Works Department and the Chief Commissioner in a memo of 17 April 1884 advised that; the Public Works Department has accepted a tender for the erection of new barracks for the police at Ballarat. Mr Ryall to report when the work is completed. It was apparently decided by the Public Works Department that material from The previous barracks (1851) would be used during construction of the new building, as the Public Works Department in a letter to the Chief Commissioner on 19 December 1884 advised that; a tracing of proposed barracks at Ballarat to be constructed from the old materials of the present barracks, so far as may be found suitable, are estimated to cost 1,500 pounds and herewith forwarded for consideration of the Chief Commissioner. The actual date on which the contract for the building was let cannot be accurately established as the Public Works Department contract book for that period cannot be located, however, it can be assumed that the contractors, Lewis and Roberts, commenced work some time after 17 April 1884 and completed the building prior to 2 June 1886, on which date the superintendent of Ballarat police, Mr H S Palmer advised the Chief Commissioner of Police that; The Barracks here have been completed and everything rendered comfortable for the men stationed here. The period taken for construction appears excessive as the contract price was 1,623 pounds 3 shillings and 11 pence, however, the building contained: two dormitories 18ft 6in x 16ft, two bedrooms 12ft x 16ft, one bedroom 11ft 6in x 12ft, one bedroom 7ft x 12ft together with Sergeants office, Police Constables' office, sitting room, cooks room, mess room, kitchen, pantry, storeroom, bathroom and lavatory. It would appear that the building remained as police barracks until 1929 when the building became a police station, although still retaining three bedrooms.</p> Sun, 12 May 2013 14:45:05 -0700 2013-05-12T16:43:45-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (raaen99) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8733433380 The Former Ballarat Police Station and Barracks - Camp Street, Ballarat <p>The former police station in Ballarat’s Camp Street is a substantial police barracks building of multi-coloured brick construction on a bluestone base. The verandah iron work is notable. Reference is made to the disposition of the windows of the first floor front elevation.<br /> <br /> The double storey brick building was constructed as a police station. The northern single storey wing was apparently added at a later date. The brown brickwork is relieved by bands of cream, and rough-faced bluestone is used below grounds floor level along Camp Street. A raised single storey verandah with cast iron columns and balustrading complete the camp street elevation. The use of decorative cast iron (of a type more commonly seen in residential work) makes this police station unique in Victoria. <br /> <br /> Several police barracks were established on this site over different times during Ballarat’s development during the Victorian Gold Rush, however, the only available records (Police Department, public relations) indicate that the first permanent building constructed mainly of bluestone was erected approximately 1851. The main use of the building was to house a special branch of the police force at the time called; Goldfields and Escort Police.<br /> <br /> During the early 1880s consideration was apparently given to the extension of this building. However, it was suggested on 6 September 1883 by the then Superintendent of Police at Ballarat, Mr Ryall that; there is a good position on the Camp Street frontage for a two storey building. It extends over 100ft and is from 50ft to 80ft deep without encroaching on any permanent buildings erected. At the request of the Police Department a new two storey building was designed by the Public Works Department and the Chief Commissioner in a memo of 17 April 1884 advised that; the Public Works Department has accepted a tender for the erection of new barracks for the police at Ballarat. Mr Ryall to report when the work is completed. It was apparently decided by the Public Works Department that material from The previous barracks (1851) would be used during construction of the new building, as the Public Works Department in a letter to the Chief Commissioner on 19 December 1884 advised that; a tracing of proposed barracks at Ballarat to be constructed from the old materials of the present barracks, so far as may be found suitable, are estimated to cost 1,500 pounds and herewith forwarded for consideration of the Chief Commissioner. The actual date on which the contract for the building was let cannot be accurately established as the Public Works Department contract book for that period cannot be located, however, it can be assumed that the contractors, Lewis and Roberts, commenced work some time after 17 April 1884 and completed the building prior to 2 June 1886, on which date the superintendent of Ballarat police, Mr H S Palmer advised the Chief Commissioner of Police that; The Barracks here have been completed and everything rendered comfortable for the men stationed here. The period taken for construction appears excessive as the contract price was 1,623 pounds 3 shillings and 11 pence, however, the building contained: two dormitories 18ft 6in x 16ft, two bedrooms 12ft x 16ft, one bedroom 11ft 6in x 12ft, one bedroom 7ft x 12ft together with Sergeants office, Police Constables' office, sitting room, cooks room, mess room, kitchen, pantry, storeroom, bathroom and lavatory. It would appear that the building remained as police barracks until 1929 when the building became a police station, although still retaining three bedrooms.</p> raaen99 city windows roof chimney building brick window stone architecture facade iron balcony wroughtiron pillar 19thcentury victorian australia victoria victoriana column elevated verandah residence policestation lawandorder 1886 ballarat goldrush bluestone victorianarchitecture balustrade redbrick eave nineteenthcentury fretwork 1880s countryvictoria campstreet policedepartment civicbuilding constabulary lacework policeforce victorianbuilding clinkerbrick policebarracks campst doublestorey goldrushera brickandstone provincialvictoria wroughtironlacework wroughtironfretwork wroughtironbalustrade featurebrick bluestonepitcher ballaratpolicestation ballaratpolicebarracks http://www.flickr.com/photos/40262251@N03/8733435080/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/40262251@N03/">raaen99</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40262251@N03/8733435080/" title="The Verandah of the Former Ballarat Police Station and Barracks - Camp Street, Ballarat"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7286/8733435080_b487ba21bd_m.jpg" width="180" height="240" alt="The Verandah of the Former Ballarat Police Station and Barracks - Camp Street, Ballarat" /></a></p> <p>The former police station in Ballarat’s Camp Street is a substantial police barracks building of multi-coloured brick construction on a bluestone base. The verandah iron work is notable. Reference is made to the disposition of the windows of the first floor front elevation.<br /> <br /> The double storey brick building was constructed as a police station. The northern single storey wing was apparently added at a later date. The brown brickwork is relieved by bands of cream, and rough-faced bluestone is used below grounds floor level along Camp Street. A raised single storey verandah with cast iron columns and balustrading complete the camp street elevation. The use of decorative cast iron (of a type more commonly seen in residential work) makes this police station unique in Victoria. <br /> <br /> Several police barracks were established on this site over different times during Ballarat’s development during the Victorian Gold Rush, however, the only available records (Police Department, public relations) indicate that the first permanent building constructed mainly of bluestone was erected approximately 1851. The main use of the building was to house a special branch of the police force at the time called; Goldfields and Escort Police.<br /> <br /> During the early 1880s consideration was apparently given to the extension of this building. However, it was suggested on 6 September 1883 by the then Superintendent of Police at Ballarat, Mr Ryall that; there is a good position on the Camp Street frontage for a two storey building. It extends over 100ft and is from 50ft to 80ft deep without encroaching on any permanent buildings erected. At the request of the Police Department a new two storey building was designed by the Public Works Department and the Chief Commissioner in a memo of 17 April 1884 advised that; the Public Works Department has accepted a tender for the erection of new barracks for the police at Ballarat. Mr Ryall to report when the work is completed. It was apparently decided by the Public Works Department that material from The previous barracks (1851) would be used during construction of the new building, as the Public Works Department in a letter to the Chief Commissioner on 19 December 1884 advised that; a tracing of proposed barracks at Ballarat to be constructed from the old materials of the present barracks, so far as may be found suitable, are estimated to cost 1,500 pounds and herewith forwarded for consideration of the Chief Commissioner. The actual date on which the contract for the building was let cannot be accurately established as the Public Works Department contract book for that period cannot be located, however, it can be assumed that the contractors, Lewis and Roberts, commenced work some time after 17 April 1884 and completed the building prior to 2 June 1886, on which date the superintendent of Ballarat police, Mr H S Palmer advised the Chief Commissioner of Police that; The Barracks here have been completed and everything rendered comfortable for the men stationed here. The period taken for construction appears excessive as the contract price was 1,623 pounds 3 shillings and 11 pence, however, the building contained: two dormitories 18ft 6in x 16ft, two bedrooms 12ft x 16ft, one bedroom 11ft 6in x 12ft, one bedroom 7ft x 12ft together with Sergeants office, Police Constables' office, sitting room, cooks room, mess room, kitchen, pantry, storeroom, bathroom and lavatory. It would appear that the building remained as police barracks until 1929 when the building became a police station, although still retaining three bedrooms.</p> Sun, 12 May 2013 14:45:06 -0700 2013-05-12T16:44:23-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (raaen99) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8733435080 The Verandah of the Former Ballarat Police Station and Barracks - Camp Street, Ballarat <p>The former police station in Ballarat’s Camp Street is a substantial police barracks building of multi-coloured brick construction on a bluestone base. The verandah iron work is notable. Reference is made to the disposition of the windows of the first floor front elevation.<br /> <br /> The double storey brick building was constructed as a police station. The northern single storey wing was apparently added at a later date. The brown brickwork is relieved by bands of cream, and rough-faced bluestone is used below grounds floor level along Camp Street. A raised single storey verandah with cast iron columns and balustrading complete the camp street elevation. The use of decorative cast iron (of a type more commonly seen in residential work) makes this police station unique in Victoria. <br /> <br /> Several police barracks were established on this site over different times during Ballarat’s development during the Victorian Gold Rush, however, the only available records (Police Department, public relations) indicate that the first permanent building constructed mainly of bluestone was erected approximately 1851. The main use of the building was to house a special branch of the police force at the time called; Goldfields and Escort Police.<br /> <br /> During the early 1880s consideration was apparently given to the extension of this building. However, it was suggested on 6 September 1883 by the then Superintendent of Police at Ballarat, Mr Ryall that; there is a good position on the Camp Street frontage for a two storey building. It extends over 100ft and is from 50ft to 80ft deep without encroaching on any permanent buildings erected. At the request of the Police Department a new two storey building was designed by the Public Works Department and the Chief Commissioner in a memo of 17 April 1884 advised that; the Public Works Department has accepted a tender for the erection of new barracks for the police at Ballarat. Mr Ryall to report when the work is completed. It was apparently decided by the Public Works Department that material from The previous barracks (1851) would be used during construction of the new building, as the Public Works Department in a letter to the Chief Commissioner on 19 December 1884 advised that; a tracing of proposed barracks at Ballarat to be constructed from the old materials of the present barracks, so far as may be found suitable, are estimated to cost 1,500 pounds and herewith forwarded for consideration of the Chief Commissioner. The actual date on which the contract for the building was let cannot be accurately established as the Public Works Department contract book for that period cannot be located, however, it can be assumed that the contractors, Lewis and Roberts, commenced work some time after 17 April 1884 and completed the building prior to 2 June 1886, on which date the superintendent of Ballarat police, Mr H S Palmer advised the Chief Commissioner of Police that; The Barracks here have been completed and everything rendered comfortable for the men stationed here. The period taken for construction appears excessive as the contract price was 1,623 pounds 3 shillings and 11 pence, however, the building contained: two dormitories 18ft 6in x 16ft, two bedrooms 12ft x 16ft, one bedroom 11ft 6in x 12ft, one bedroom 7ft x 12ft together with Sergeants office, Police Constables' office, sitting room, cooks room, mess room, kitchen, pantry, storeroom, bathroom and lavatory. It would appear that the building remained as police barracks until 1929 when the building became a police station, although still retaining three bedrooms.</p> raaen99 city roof building brick stone architecture facade iron balcony wroughtiron pillar 19thcentury victorian australia victoria victoriana column elevated verandah residence policestation lawandorder 1886 ballarat goldrush bluestone victorianarchitecture balustrade redbrick banding nineteenthcentury fretwork 1880s countryvictoria campstreet policedepartment civicbuilding constabulary lacework policeforce victorianbuilding clinkerbrick policebarracks campst doublestorey goldrushera brickandstone provincialvictoria wroughtironlacework wroughtironfretwork wroughtironbalustrade featurebrick bluestonepitcher ballaratpolicestation ballaratpolicebarracks http://www.flickr.com/photos/40262251@N03/8655099190/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/40262251@N03/">raaen99</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40262251@N03/8655099190/" title="The Alexandra Shire Hall – Corner Grant and Perkins Streets, Alexandra"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8258/8655099190_9e0afa3589_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="The Alexandra Shire Hall – Corner Grant and Perkins Streets, Alexandra" /></a></p> <p>Melbourne’s “Argus” newspaper reported on the 19th of July 1881 that a new shire hall had been erected in Alexandra at a cost of about £3,000.00, and was considered to be one of the finest buildings of its class in the colony. <br /> <br /> Located on Grant Street at the intersection of Perkins Street, the Alexandra Shire Hall is indeed very grand building, and is part of the north eastern Victorian town’s historical centre. It was designed by the Collins Street architect W. H. Ellerker, and whilst described by the “Argus” as Italianate in style, the hall is actually typical of the mid Victorian eclectic revival and modification of various stands of European Renaissance architecture that culminated in what was called the Academic Classical style. The building is symmetrical with large rounded windows and an arched entrance. The building date of 1881 may be found carved into the bluestone threshold of the main doors. The entire Grant Street façade is inspired by Roman architecture, with a pedimented portico derived from classical temple facades. A wonderful piece of Australiana, installed after Federation in 1901, may be found in a central cartouche in the apex of the grand gable; the Victorian coat-of-arms flanked by an emu and kangaroo, with “advance Australia” emblazoned on a ribbon below them. <br /> <br /> Built by Thomas Carison, the Alexandra Shire Hall features a banqueting hall that could seat over 1,000 people and the grand room was often used as a ballroom for district gatherings and dances. It was the meeting place for the first shire councilors, who convened in the council chambers, and the Shire Hall also housed the office for the first shire secretary and engineer, who had their own offices in the complex.<br /> <br /> The building narrowly avoided demolition in 1976 after there was a strong backlash by the citizens of Alexandra, who objected strongly to the proposal. Today the Shire Hall is enjoying a Renaissance as one of the focal points for Alexandra’s artistic scene. <br /> <br /> Alexandra is a town in Victoria, Australia. It is located at the junction of the Goulburn Valley Highway (B340) and Maroondah Highway (B360), 26 kilometres west of Eildon. The town was settled in the late 1860s, with a Post Office opening on 15 March 1867 (known until 24 April 1867) as Redgate. The town was originally known as Redgate, or Red Gate Diggings. The current name either derives from Alexandra of Denmark (Queen’s Consort to King Edward VII of England) when given a stature of her to the shire; or from three men named Alexander (Alesander, McGregor, Alexander Don, and Alexander Luckie) who discovered gold in the area in 1866. Charles Jones born Herefordshire also discovered Gold on the Luckie Mine in 1866. He bought a Hotel with John Henry Osborne and was the proprietor of the New York and London Hotel Grant Street Alexandra. The railway to Alexandra arrived in the town via Yea from Tallarook in 1909, and closed on November 18, 1978. The Rubicon Tramway connected Alexandra with the village of Rubicon, at the junction of the Rubicon and Royston Rivers. Today many tourists pass through Alexandra on their way to the Mount Buller ski resort from Melbourne. The town contains the Timber Tramway and Museum (located at the Alexandra Railway Station), and the National Trust classified post office and law courts. There is a local market on the second Saturday of each month from September to May, an annual art show at Easter, an agricultural show and rose festival in November, and the annual Truck, Rod and Ute Show in June.</p> Tue, 16 Apr 2013 04:29:05 -0700 2013-03-31T16:06:20-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (raaen99) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8655099190 The Alexandra Shire Hall – Corner Grant and Perkins Streets, Alexandra <p>Melbourne’s “Argus” newspaper reported on the 19th of July 1881 that a new shire hall had been erected in Alexandra at a cost of about £3,000.00, and was considered to be one of the finest buildings of its class in the colony. <br /> <br /> Located on Grant Street at the intersection of Perkins Street, the Alexandra Shire Hall is indeed very grand building, and is part of the north eastern Victorian town’s historical centre. It was designed by the Collins Street architect W. H. Ellerker, and whilst described by the “Argus” as Italianate in style, the hall is actually typical of the mid Victorian eclectic revival and modification of various stands of European Renaissance architecture that culminated in what was called the Academic Classical style. The building is symmetrical with large rounded windows and an arched entrance. The building date of 1881 may be found carved into the bluestone threshold of the main doors. The entire Grant Street façade is inspired by Roman architecture, with a pedimented portico derived from classical temple facades. A wonderful piece of Australiana, installed after Federation in 1901, may be found in a central cartouche in the apex of the grand gable; the Victorian coat-of-arms flanked by an emu and kangaroo, with “advance Australia” emblazoned on a ribbon below them. <br /> <br /> Built by Thomas Carison, the Alexandra Shire Hall features a banqueting hall that could seat over 1,000 people and the grand room was often used as a ballroom for district gatherings and dances. It was the meeting place for the first shire councilors, who convened in the council chambers, and the Shire Hall also housed the office for the first shire secretary and engineer, who had their own offices in the complex.<br /> <br /> The building narrowly avoided demolition in 1976 after there was a strong backlash by the citizens of Alexandra, who objected strongly to the proposal. Today the Shire Hall is enjoying a Renaissance as one of the focal points for Alexandra’s artistic scene. <br /> <br /> Alexandra is a town in Victoria, Australia. It is located at the junction of the Goulburn Valley Highway (B340) and Maroondah Highway (B360), 26 kilometres west of Eildon. The town was settled in the late 1860s, with a Post Office opening on 15 March 1867 (known until 24 April 1867) as Redgate. The town was originally known as Redgate, or Red Gate Diggings. The current name either derives from Alexandra of Denmark (Queen’s Consort to King Edward VII of England) when given a stature of her to the shire; or from three men named Alexander (Alesander, McGregor, Alexander Don, and Alexander Luckie) who discovered gold in the area in 1866. Charles Jones born Herefordshire also discovered Gold on the Luckie Mine in 1866. He bought a Hotel with John Henry Osborne and was the proprietor of the New York and London Hotel Grant Street Alexandra. The railway to Alexandra arrived in the town via Yea from Tallarook in 1909, and closed on November 18, 1978. The Rubicon Tramway connected Alexandra with the village of Rubicon, at the junction of the Rubicon and Royston Rivers. Today many tourists pass through Alexandra on their way to the Mount Buller ski resort from Melbourne. The town contains the Timber Tramway and Museum (located at the Alexandra Railway Station), and the National Trust classified post office and law courts. There is a local market on the second Saturday of each month from September to May, an annual art show at Easter, an agricultural show and rose festival in November, and the annual Truck, Rod and Ute Show in June.</p> raaen99 door light white black building window lamp stone architecture grey pier town hall iron exterior render painted pillar 19thcentury 1800s victorian cream entrance culture australia victoria doorway alexandra ballroom porch victoriana castiron council townhall column stucco gable offices rendered colonnade portico entranceway parapet nineteenthcentury classicalarchitecture 1880s shirehall countryvictoria 1881 councilchambers grantst doubledoors civicbuilding countrytown civicpride archedwindow counciloffices culturalhall northeastvictoria classicalbuilding perkinsst provincialvictoria perkinsstreet shirecouncil victorianfreeclassical architecturallydesigned victorianfreeclassicalbuilding victorianfreeclassicalarchitecture culturalprescinct alexandrashirehall alexandratownhall victorianfreeclassicalhall thomascarison http://www.flickr.com/photos/40262251@N03/8653996633/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/40262251@N03/">raaen99</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40262251@N03/8653996633/" title="Federation Detailing of the Alexandra Shire Hall – Corner Grant and Perkins Streets, Alexandra"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8125/8653996633_a1ae5920a6_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Federation Detailing of the Alexandra Shire Hall – Corner Grant and Perkins Streets, Alexandra" /></a></p> <p>Melbourne’s “Argus” newspaper reported on the 19th of July 1881 that a new shire hall had been erected in Alexandra at a cost of about £3,000.00, and was considered to be one of the finest buildings of its class in the colony. <br /> <br /> Located on Grant Street at the intersection of Perkins Street, the Alexandra Shire Hall is indeed very grand building, and is part of the north eastern Victorian town’s historical centre. It was designed by the Collins Street architect W. H. Ellerker, and whilst described by the “Argus” as Italianate in style, the hall is actually typical of the mid Victorian eclectic revival and modification of various stands of European Renaissance architecture that culminated in what was called the Academic Classical style. The building is symmetrical with large rounded windows and an arched entrance. The building date of 1881 may be found carved into the bluestone threshold of the main doors. The entire Grant Street façade is inspired by Roman architecture, with a pedimented portico derived from classical temple facades. A wonderful piece of Australiana, installed after Federation in 1901, may be found in a central cartouche in the apex of the grand gable; the Victorian coat-of-arms flanked by an emu and kangaroo, with “advance Australia” emblazoned on a ribbon below them. <br /> <br /> Built by Thomas Carison, the Alexandra Shire Hall features a banqueting hall that could seat over 1,000 people and the grand room was often used as a ballroom for district gatherings and dances. It was the meeting place for the first shire councilors, who convened in the council chambers, and the Shire Hall also housed the office for the first shire secretary and engineer, who had their own offices in the complex.<br /> <br /> The building narrowly avoided demolition in 1976 after there was a strong backlash by the citizens of Alexandra, who objected strongly to the proposal. Today the Shire Hall is enjoying a Renaissance as one of the focal points for Alexandra’s artistic scene. <br /> <br /> Alexandra is a town in Victoria, Australia. It is located at the junction of the Goulburn Valley Highway (B340) and Maroondah Highway (B360), 26 kilometres west of Eildon. The town was settled in the late 1860s, with a Post Office opening on 15 March 1867 (known until 24 April 1867) as Redgate. The town was originally known as Redgate, or Red Gate Diggings. The current name either derives from Alexandra of Denmark (Queen’s Consort to King Edward VII of England) when given a stature of her to the shire; or from three men named Alexander (Alesander, McGregor, Alexander Don, and Alexander Luckie) who discovered gold in the area in 1866. Charles Jones born Herefordshire also discovered Gold on the Luckie Mine in 1866. He bought a Hotel with John Henry Osborne and was the proprietor of the New York and London Hotel Grant Street Alexandra. The railway to Alexandra arrived in the town via Yea from Tallarook in 1909, and closed on November 18, 1978. The Rubicon Tramway connected Alexandra with the village of Rubicon, at the junction of the Rubicon and Royston Rivers. Today many tourists pass through Alexandra on their way to the Mount Buller ski resort from Melbourne. The town contains the Timber Tramway and Museum (located at the Alexandra Railway Station), and the National Trust classified post office and law courts. There is a local market on the second Saturday of each month from September to May, an annual art show at Easter, an agricultural show and rose festival in November, and the annual Truck, Rod and Ute Show in June.</p> Tue, 16 Apr 2013 04:29:06 -0700 2013-03-31T16:06:40-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (raaen99) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8653996633 Federation Detailing of the Alexandra Shire Hall – Corner Grant and Perkins Streets, Alexandra <p>Melbourne’s “Argus” newspaper reported on the 19th of July 1881 that a new shire hall had been erected in Alexandra at a cost of about £3,000.00, and was considered to be one of the finest buildings of its class in the colony. <br /> <br /> Located on Grant Street at the intersection of Perkins Street, the Alexandra Shire Hall is indeed very grand building, and is part of the north eastern Victorian town’s historical centre. It was designed by the Collins Street architect W. H. Ellerker, and whilst described by the “Argus” as Italianate in style, the hall is actually typical of the mid Victorian eclectic revival and modification of various stands of European Renaissance architecture that culminated in what was called the Academic Classical style. The building is symmetrical with large rounded windows and an arched entrance. The building date of 1881 may be found carved into the bluestone threshold of the main doors. The entire Grant Street façade is inspired by Roman architecture, with a pedimented portico derived from classical temple facades. A wonderful piece of Australiana, installed after Federation in 1901, may be found in a central cartouche in the apex of the grand gable; the Victorian coat-of-arms flanked by an emu and kangaroo, with “advance Australia” emblazoned on a ribbon below them. <br /> <br /> Built by Thomas Carison, the Alexandra Shire Hall features a banqueting hall that could seat over 1,000 people and the grand room was often used as a ballroom for district gatherings and dances. It was the meeting place for the first shire councilors, who convened in the council chambers, and the Shire Hall also housed the office for the first shire secretary and engineer, who had their own offices in the complex.<br /> <br /> The building narrowly avoided demolition in 1976 after there was a strong backlash by the citizens of Alexandra, who objected strongly to the proposal. Today the Shire Hall is enjoying a Renaissance as one of the focal points for Alexandra’s artistic scene. <br /> <br /> Alexandra is a town in Victoria, Australia. It is located at the junction of the Goulburn Valley Highway (B340) and Maroondah Highway (B360), 26 kilometres west of Eildon. The town was settled in the late 1860s, with a Post Office opening on 15 March 1867 (known until 24 April 1867) as Redgate. The town was originally known as Redgate, or Red Gate Diggings. The current name either derives from Alexandra of Denmark (Queen’s Consort to King Edward VII of England) when given a stature of her to the shire; or from three men named Alexander (Alesander, McGregor, Alexander Don, and Alexander Luckie) who discovered gold in the area in 1866. Charles Jones born Herefordshire also discovered Gold on the Luckie Mine in 1866. He bought a Hotel with John Henry Osborne and was the proprietor of the New York and London Hotel Grant Street Alexandra. The railway to Alexandra arrived in the town via Yea from Tallarook in 1909, and closed on November 18, 1978. The Rubicon Tramway connected Alexandra with the village of Rubicon, at the junction of the Rubicon and Royston Rivers. Today many tourists pass through Alexandra on their way to the Mount Buller ski resort from Melbourne. The town contains the Timber Tramway and Museum (located at the Alexandra Railway Station), and the National Trust classified post office and law courts. There is a local market on the second Saturday of each month from September to May, an annual art show at Easter, an agricultural show and rose festival in November, and the annual Truck, Rod and Ute Show in June.</p> raaen99 door light white black building window lamp stone architecture grey pier town hall iron exterior render painted pillar 19thcentury 1800s victorian cream entrance culture australia victoria doorway alexandra ballroom porch victoriana castiron council townhall column stucco gable offices rendered colonnade portico entranceway parapet nineteenthcentury classicalarchitecture 1880s shirehall countryvictoria 1881 councilchambers grantst doubledoors civicbuilding countrytown civicpride archedwindow counciloffices culturalhall northeastvictoria classicalbuilding perkinsst provincialvictoria perkinsstreet shirecouncil victorianfreeclassical architecturallydesigned victorianfreeclassicalbuilding victorianfreeclassicalarchitecture culturalprescinct alexandrashirehall alexandratownhall victorianfreeclassicalhall http://www.flickr.com/photos/40262251@N03/8653992793/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/40262251@N03/">raaen99</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40262251@N03/8653992793/" title="The Colonnade of the Alexandra Shire Hall – Corner Grant and Perkins Streets, Alexandra"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8099/8653992793_295377f61b_m.jpg" width="180" height="240" alt="The Colonnade of the Alexandra Shire Hall – Corner Grant and Perkins Streets, Alexandra" /></a></p> <p>Melbourne’s “Argus” newspaper reported on the 19th of July 1881 that a new shire hall had been erected in Alexandra at a cost of about £3,000.00, and was considered to be one of the finest buildings of its class in the colony. <br /> <br /> Located on Grant Street at the intersection of Perkins Street, the Alexandra Shire Hall is indeed very grand building, and is part of the north eastern Victorian town’s historical centre. It was designed by the Collins Street architect W. H. Ellerker, and whilst described by the “Argus” as Italianate in style, the hall is actually typical of the mid Victorian eclectic revival and modification of various stands of European Renaissance architecture that culminated in what was called the Academic Classical style. The building is symmetrical with large rounded windows and an arched entrance. The building date of 1881 may be found carved into the bluestone threshold of the main doors. The entire Grant Street façade is inspired by Roman architecture, with a pedimented portico derived from classical temple facades. A wonderful piece of Australiana, installed after Federation in 1901, may be found in a central cartouche in the apex of the grand gable; the Victorian coat-of-arms flanked by an emu and kangaroo, with “advance Australia” emblazoned on a ribbon below them. <br /> <br /> Built by Thomas Carison, the Alexandra Shire Hall features a banqueting hall that could seat over 1,000 people and the grand room was often used as a ballroom for district gatherings and dances. It was the meeting place for the first shire councilors, who convened in the council chambers, and the Shire Hall also housed the office for the first shire secretary and engineer, who had their own offices in the complex.<br /> <br /> The building narrowly avoided demolition in 1976 after there was a strong backlash by the citizens of Alexandra, who objected strongly to the proposal. Today the Shire Hall is enjoying a Renaissance as one of the focal points for Alexandra’s artistic scene. <br /> <br /> Alexandra is a town in Victoria, Australia. It is located at the junction of the Goulburn Valley Highway (B340) and Maroondah Highway (B360), 26 kilometres west of Eildon. The town was settled in the late 1860s, with a Post Office opening on 15 March 1867 (known until 24 April 1867) as Redgate. The town was originally known as Redgate, or Red Gate Diggings. The current name either derives from Alexandra of Denmark (Queen’s Consort to King Edward VII of England) when given a stature of her to the shire; or from three men named Alexander (Alesander, McGregor, Alexander Don, and Alexander Luckie) who discovered gold in the area in 1866. Charles Jones born Herefordshire also discovered Gold on the Luckie Mine in 1866. He bought a Hotel with John Henry Osborne and was the proprietor of the New York and London Hotel Grant Street Alexandra. The railway to Alexandra arrived in the town via Yea from Tallarook in 1909, and closed on November 18, 1978. The Rubicon Tramway connected Alexandra with the village of Rubicon, at the junction of the Rubicon and Royston Rivers. Today many tourists pass through Alexandra on their way to the Mount Buller ski resort from Melbourne. The town contains the Timber Tramway and Museum (located at the Alexandra Railway Station), and the National Trust classified post office and law courts. There is a local market on the second Saturday of each month from September to May, an annual art show at Easter, an agricultural show and rose festival in November, and the annual Truck, Rod and Ute Show in June.</p> Tue, 16 Apr 2013 04:28:59 -0700 2013-03-31T16:11:50-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (raaen99) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8653992793 The Colonnade of the Alexandra Shire Hall – Corner Grant and Perkins Streets, Alexandra <p>Melbourne’s “Argus” newspaper reported on the 19th of July 1881 that a new shire hall had been erected in Alexandra at a cost of about £3,000.00, and was considered to be one of the finest buildings of its class in the colony. <br /> <br /> Located on Grant Street at the intersection of Perkins Street, the Alexandra Shire Hall is indeed very grand building, and is part of the north eastern Victorian town’s historical centre. It was designed by the Collins Street architect W. H. Ellerker, and whilst described by the “Argus” as Italianate in style, the hall is actually typical of the mid Victorian eclectic revival and modification of various stands of European Renaissance architecture that culminated in what was called the Academic Classical style. The building is symmetrical with large rounded windows and an arched entrance. The building date of 1881 may be found carved into the bluestone threshold of the main doors. The entire Grant Street façade is inspired by Roman architecture, with a pedimented portico derived from classical temple facades. A wonderful piece of Australiana, installed after Federation in 1901, may be found in a central cartouche in the apex of the grand gable; the Victorian coat-of-arms flanked by an emu and kangaroo, with “advance Australia” emblazoned on a ribbon below them. <br /> <br /> Built by Thomas Carison, the Alexandra Shire Hall features a banqueting hall that could seat over 1,000 people and the grand room was often used as a ballroom for district gatherings and dances. It was the meeting place for the first shire councilors, who convened in the council chambers, and the Shire Hall also housed the office for the first shire secretary and engineer, who had their own offices in the complex.<br /> <br /> The building narrowly avoided demolition in 1976 after there was a strong backlash by the citizens of Alexandra, who objected strongly to the proposal. Today the Shire Hall is enjoying a Renaissance as one of the focal points for Alexandra’s artistic scene. <br /> <br /> Alexandra is a town in Victoria, Australia. It is located at the junction of the Goulburn Valley Highway (B340) and Maroondah Highway (B360), 26 kilometres west of Eildon. The town was settled in the late 1860s, with a Post Office opening on 15 March 1867 (known until 24 April 1867) as Redgate. The town was originally known as Redgate, or Red Gate Diggings. The current name either derives from Alexandra of Denmark (Queen’s Consort to King Edward VII of England) when given a stature of her to the shire; or from three men named Alexander (Alesander, McGregor, Alexander Don, and Alexander Luckie) who discovered gold in the area in 1866. Charles Jones born Herefordshire also discovered Gold on the Luckie Mine in 1866. He bought a Hotel with John Henry Osborne and was the proprietor of the New York and London Hotel Grant Street Alexandra. The railway to Alexandra arrived in the town via Yea from Tallarook in 1909, and closed on November 18, 1978. The Rubicon Tramway connected Alexandra with the village of Rubicon, at the junction of the Rubicon and Royston Rivers. Today many tourists pass through Alexandra on their way to the Mount Buller ski resort from Melbourne. The town contains the Timber Tramway and Museum (located at the Alexandra Railway Station), and the National Trust classified post office and law courts. There is a local market on the second Saturday of each month from September to May, an annual art show at Easter, an agricultural show and rose festival in November, and the annual Truck, Rod and Ute Show in June.</p> raaen99 door light white black building window lamp stone architecture grey pier town hall iron exterior render painted pillar 19thcentury 1800s victorian cream entrance culture australia victoria doorway alexandra ballroom porch victoriana castiron council townhall column stucco gable offices rendered colonnade portico entranceway parapet nineteenthcentury classicalarchitecture 1880s shirehall countryvictoria 1881 councilchambers grantst doubledoors civicbuilding countrytown civicpride archedwindow counciloffices culturalhall northeastvictoria classicalbuilding perkinsst provincialvictoria perkinsstreet shirecouncil victorianfreeclassical architecturallydesigned victorianfreeclassicalbuilding victorianfreeclassicalarchitecture culturalprescinct alexandrashirehall alexandratownhall victorianfreeclassicalhall thomascarison http://www.flickr.com/photos/40262251@N03/8655096690/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/40262251@N03/">raaen99</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40262251@N03/8655096690/" title="The Alexandra Shire Hall – Corner Grant and Perkins Streets, Alexandra"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8253/8655096690_443271f5aa_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="The Alexandra Shire Hall – Corner Grant and Perkins Streets, Alexandra" /></a></p> <p>Melbourne’s “Argus” newspaper reported on the 19th of July 1881 that a new shire hall had been erected in Alexandra at a cost of about £3,000.00, and was considered to be one of the finest buildings of its class in the colony. <br /> <br /> Located on Grant Street at the intersection of Perkins Street, the Alexandra Shire Hall is indeed very grand building, and is part of the north eastern Victorian town’s historical centre. It was designed by the Collins Street architect W. H. Ellerker, and whilst described by the “Argus” as Italianate in style, the hall is actually typical of the mid Victorian eclectic revival and modification of various stands of European Renaissance architecture that culminated in what was called the Academic Classical style. The building is symmetrical with large rounded windows and an arched entrance. The building date of 1881 may be found carved into the bluestone threshold of the main doors. The entire Grant Street façade is inspired by Roman architecture, with a pedimented portico derived from classical temple facades. A wonderful piece of Australiana, installed after Federation in 1901, may be found in a central cartouche in the apex of the grand gable; the Victorian coat-of-arms flanked by an emu and kangaroo, with “advance Australia” emblazoned on a ribbon below them. <br /> <br /> Built by Thomas Carison, the Alexandra Shire Hall features a banqueting hall that could seat over 1,000 people and the grand room was often used as a ballroom for district gatherings and dances. It was the meeting place for the first shire councilors, who convened in the council chambers, and the Shire Hall also housed the office for the first shire secretary and engineer, who had their own offices in the complex.<br /> <br /> The building narrowly avoided demolition in 1976 after there was a strong backlash by the citizens of Alexandra, who objected strongly to the proposal. Today the Shire Hall is enjoying a Renaissance as one of the focal points for Alexandra’s artistic scene. <br /> <br /> Alexandra is a town in Victoria, Australia. It is located at the junction of the Goulburn Valley Highway (B340) and Maroondah Highway (B360), 26 kilometres west of Eildon. The town was settled in the late 1860s, with a Post Office opening on 15 March 1867 (known until 24 April 1867) as Redgate. The town was originally known as Redgate, or Red Gate Diggings. The current name either derives from Alexandra of Denmark (Queen’s Consort to King Edward VII of England) when given a stature of her to the shire; or from three men named Alexander (Alesander, McGregor, Alexander Don, and Alexander Luckie) who discovered gold in the area in 1866. Charles Jones born Herefordshire also discovered Gold on the Luckie Mine in 1866. He bought a Hotel with John Henry Osborne and was the proprietor of the New York and London Hotel Grant Street Alexandra. The railway to Alexandra arrived in the town via Yea from Tallarook in 1909, and closed on November 18, 1978. The Rubicon Tramway connected Alexandra with the village of Rubicon, at the junction of the Rubicon and Royston Rivers. Today many tourists pass through Alexandra on their way to the Mount Buller ski resort from Melbourne. The town contains the Timber Tramway and Museum (located at the Alexandra Railway Station), and the National Trust classified post office and law courts. There is a local market on the second Saturday of each month from September to May, an annual art show at Easter, an agricultural show and rose festival in November, and the annual Truck, Rod and Ute Show in June.</p> Tue, 16 Apr 2013 04:29:01 -0700 2013-03-31T16:10:26-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (raaen99) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8655096690 The Alexandra Shire Hall – Corner Grant and Perkins Streets, Alexandra <p>Melbourne’s “Argus” newspaper reported on the 19th of July 1881 that a new shire hall had been erected in Alexandra at a cost of about £3,000.00, and was considered to be one of the finest buildings of its class in the colony. <br /> <br /> Located on Grant Street at the intersection of Perkins Street, the Alexandra Shire Hall is indeed very grand building, and is part of the north eastern Victorian town’s historical centre. It was designed by the Collins Street architect W. H. Ellerker, and whilst described by the “Argus” as Italianate in style, the hall is actually typical of the mid Victorian eclectic revival and modification of various stands of European Renaissance architecture that culminated in what was called the Academic Classical style. The building is symmetrical with large rounded windows and an arched entrance. The building date of 1881 may be found carved into the bluestone threshold of the main doors. The entire Grant Street façade is inspired by Roman architecture, with a pedimented portico derived from classical temple facades. A wonderful piece of Australiana, installed after Federation in 1901, may be found in a central cartouche in the apex of the grand gable; the Victorian coat-of-arms flanked by an emu and kangaroo, with “advance Australia” emblazoned on a ribbon below them. <br /> <br /> Built by Thomas Carison, the Alexandra Shire Hall features a banqueting hall that could seat over 1,000 people and the grand room was often used as a ballroom for district gatherings and dances. It was the meeting place for the first shire councilors, who convened in the council chambers, and the Shire Hall also housed the office for the first shire secretary and engineer, who had their own offices in the complex.<br /> <br /> The building narrowly avoided demolition in 1976 after there was a strong backlash by the citizens of Alexandra, who objected strongly to the proposal. Today the Shire Hall is enjoying a Renaissance as one of the focal points for Alexandra’s artistic scene. <br /> <br /> Alexandra is a town in Victoria, Australia. It is located at the junction of the Goulburn Valley Highway (B340) and Maroondah Highway (B360), 26 kilometres west of Eildon. The town was settled in the late 1860s, with a Post Office opening on 15 March 1867 (known until 24 April 1867) as Redgate. The town was originally known as Redgate, or Red Gate Diggings. The current name either derives from Alexandra of Denmark (Queen’s Consort to King Edward VII of England) when given a stature of her to the shire; or from three men named Alexander (Alesander, McGregor, Alexander Don, and Alexander Luckie) who discovered gold in the area in 1866. Charles Jones born Herefordshire also discovered Gold on the Luckie Mine in 1866. He bought a Hotel with John Henry Osborne and was the proprietor of the New York and London Hotel Grant Street Alexandra. The railway to Alexandra arrived in the town via Yea from Tallarook in 1909, and closed on November 18, 1978. The Rubicon Tramway connected Alexandra with the village of Rubicon, at the junction of the Rubicon and Royston Rivers. Today many tourists pass through Alexandra on their way to the Mount Buller ski resort from Melbourne. The town contains the Timber Tramway and Museum (located at the Alexandra Railway Station), and the National Trust classified post office and law courts. There is a local market on the second Saturday of each month from September to May, an annual art show at Easter, an agricultural show and rose festival in November, and the annual Truck, Rod and Ute Show in June.</p> raaen99 door light white black building window lamp stone architecture grey pier town hall iron exterior render painted pillar 19thcentury 1800s victorian cream entrance culture australia victoria doorway alexandra ballroom porch victoriana castiron council townhall column stucco gable offices rendered colonnade portico entranceway parapet nineteenthcentury classicalarchitecture 1880s shirehall countryvictoria 1881 councilchambers grantst doubledoors civicbuilding countrytown civicpride archedwindow counciloffices culturalhall northeastvictoria classicalbuilding perkinsst provincialvictoria perkinsstreet shirecouncil victorianfreeclassical architecturallydesigned victorianfreeclassicalbuilding victorianfreeclassicalarchitecture culturalprescinct alexandrashirehall alexandratownhall victorianfreeclassicalhall http://www.flickr.com/photos/40262251@N03/8655099166/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/40262251@N03/">raaen99</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40262251@N03/8655099166/" title="The Alexandra Shire Hall – Corner Grant and Perkins Streets, Alexandra"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8123/8655099166_75027953dc_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="The Alexandra Shire Hall – Corner Grant and Perkins Streets, Alexandra" /></a></p> <p>Melbourne’s “Argus” newspaper reported on the 19th of July 1881 that a new shire hall had been erected in Alexandra at a cost of about £3,000.00, and was considered to be one of the finest buildings of its class in the colony. <br /> <br /> Located on Grant Street at the intersection of Perkins Street, the Alexandra Shire Hall is indeed very grand building, and is part of the north eastern Victorian town’s historical centre. It was designed by the Collins Street architect W. H. Ellerker, and whilst described by the “Argus” as Italianate in style, the hall is actually typical of the mid Victorian eclectic revival and modification of various stands of European Renaissance architecture that culminated in what was called the Academic Classical style. The building is symmetrical with large rounded windows and an arched entrance. The building date of 1881 may be found carved into the bluestone threshold of the main doors. The entire Grant Street façade is inspired by Roman architecture, with a pedimented portico derived from classical temple facades. A wonderful piece of Australiana, installed after Federation in 1901, may be found in a central cartouche in the apex of the grand gable; the Victorian coat-of-arms flanked by an emu and kangaroo, with “advance Australia” emblazoned on a ribbon below them. <br /> <br /> Built by Thomas Carison, the Alexandra Shire Hall features a banqueting hall that could seat over 1,000 people and the grand room was often used as a ballroom for district gatherings and dances. It was the meeting place for the first shire councilors, who convened in the council chambers, and the Shire Hall also housed the office for the first shire secretary and engineer, who had their own offices in the complex.<br /> <br /> The building narrowly avoided demolition in 1976 after there was a strong backlash by the citizens of Alexandra, who objected strongly to the proposal. Today the Shire Hall is enjoying a Renaissance as one of the focal points for Alexandra’s artistic scene. <br /> <br /> Alexandra is a town in Victoria, Australia. It is located at the junction of the Goulburn Valley Highway (B340) and Maroondah Highway (B360), 26 kilometres west of Eildon. The town was settled in the late 1860s, with a Post Office opening on 15 March 1867 (known until 24 April 1867) as Redgate. The town was originally known as Redgate, or Red Gate Diggings. The current name either derives from Alexandra of Denmark (Queen’s Consort to King Edward VII of England) when given a stature of her to the shire; or from three men named Alexander (Alesander, McGregor, Alexander Don, and Alexander Luckie) who discovered gold in the area in 1866. Charles Jones born Herefordshire also discovered Gold on the Luckie Mine in 1866. He bought a Hotel with John Henry Osborne and was the proprietor of the New York and London Hotel Grant Street Alexandra. The railway to Alexandra arrived in the town via Yea from Tallarook in 1909, and closed on November 18, 1978. The Rubicon Tramway connected Alexandra with the village of Rubicon, at the junction of the Rubicon and Royston Rivers. Today many tourists pass through Alexandra on their way to the Mount Buller ski resort from Melbourne. The town contains the Timber Tramway and Museum (located at the Alexandra Railway Station), and the National Trust classified post office and law courts. There is a local market on the second Saturday of each month from September to May, an annual art show at Easter, an agricultural show and rose festival in November, and the annual Truck, Rod and Ute Show in June.</p> Tue, 16 Apr 2013 04:29:04 -0700 2013-03-31T16:06:31-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (raaen99) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8655099166 The Alexandra Shire Hall – Corner Grant and Perkins Streets, Alexandra <p>Melbourne’s “Argus” newspaper reported on the 19th of July 1881 that a new shire hall had been erected in Alexandra at a cost of about £3,000.00, and was considered to be one of the finest buildings of its class in the colony. <br /> <br /> Located on Grant Street at the intersection of Perkins Street, the Alexandra Shire Hall is indeed very grand building, and is part of the north eastern Victorian town’s historical centre. It was designed by the Collins Street architect W. H. Ellerker, and whilst described by the “Argus” as Italianate in style, the hall is actually typical of the mid Victorian eclectic revival and modification of various stands of European Renaissance architecture that culminated in what was called the Academic Classical style. The building is symmetrical with large rounded windows and an arched entrance. The building date of 1881 may be found carved into the bluestone threshold of the main doors. The entire Grant Street façade is inspired by Roman architecture, with a pedimented portico derived from classical temple facades. A wonderful piece of Australiana, installed after Federation in 1901, may be found in a central cartouche in the apex of the grand gable; the Victorian coat-of-arms flanked by an emu and kangaroo, with “advance Australia” emblazoned on a ribbon below them. <br /> <br /> Built by Thomas Carison, the Alexandra Shire Hall features a banqueting hall that could seat over 1,000 people and the grand room was often used as a ballroom for district gatherings and dances. It was the meeting place for the first shire councilors, who convened in the council chambers, and the Shire Hall also housed the office for the first shire secretary and engineer, who had their own offices in the complex.<br /> <br /> The building narrowly avoided demolition in 1976 after there was a strong backlash by the citizens of Alexandra, who objected strongly to the proposal. Today the Shire Hall is enjoying a Renaissance as one of the focal points for Alexandra’s artistic scene. <br /> <br /> Alexandra is a town in Victoria, Australia. It is located at the junction of the Goulburn Valley Highway (B340) and Maroondah Highway (B360), 26 kilometres west of Eildon. The town was settled in the late 1860s, with a Post Office opening on 15 March 1867 (known until 24 April 1867) as Redgate. The town was originally known as Redgate, or Red Gate Diggings. The current name either derives from Alexandra of Denmark (Queen’s Consort to King Edward VII of England) when given a stature of her to the shire; or from three men named Alexander (Alesander, McGregor, Alexander Don, and Alexander Luckie) who discovered gold in the area in 1866. Charles Jones born Herefordshire also discovered Gold on the Luckie Mine in 1866. He bought a Hotel with John Henry Osborne and was the proprietor of the New York and London Hotel Grant Street Alexandra. The railway to Alexandra arrived in the town via Yea from Tallarook in 1909, and closed on November 18, 1978. The Rubicon Tramway connected Alexandra with the village of Rubicon, at the junction of the Rubicon and Royston Rivers. Today many tourists pass through Alexandra on their way to the Mount Buller ski resort from Melbourne. The town contains the Timber Tramway and Museum (located at the Alexandra Railway Station), and the National Trust classified post office and law courts. There is a local market on the second Saturday of each month from September to May, an annual art show at Easter, an agricultural show and rose festival in November, and the annual Truck, Rod and Ute Show in June.</p> raaen99 door light white black building window lamp stone architecture grey pier town hall iron exterior render painted pillar 19thcentury 1800s victorian cream entrance culture australia victoria doorway alexandra ballroom porch victoriana castiron council townhall column stucco gable offices rendered colonnade portico entranceway parapet nineteenthcentury classicalarchitecture 1880s shirehall countryvictoria 1881 councilchambers grantst doubledoors civicbuilding countrytown civicpride archedwindow counciloffices culturalhall northeastvictoria classicalbuilding perkinsst provincialvictoria perkinsstreet shirecouncil victorianfreeclassical architecturallydesigned victorianfreeclassicalbuilding victorianfreeclassicalarchitecture culturalprescinct alexandrashirehall alexandratownhall victorianfreeclassicalhall thomascarison http://www.flickr.com/photos/40262251@N03/8655096106/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/40262251@N03/">raaen99</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40262251@N03/8655096106/" title="The Entrance to the Alexandra Shire Hall – Corner Grant and Perkins Streets, Alexandra"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8243/8655096106_fb540f0b93_m.jpg" width="180" height="240" alt="The Entrance to the Alexandra Shire Hall – Corner Grant and Perkins Streets, Alexandra" /></a></p> <p>Melbourne’s “Argus” newspaper reported on the 19th of July 1881 that a new shire hall had been erected in Alexandra at a cost of about £3,000.00, and was considered to be one of the finest buildings of its class in the colony. <br /> <br /> Located on Grant Street at the intersection of Perkins Street, the Alexandra Shire Hall is indeed very grand building, and is part of the north eastern Victorian town’s historical centre. It was designed by the Collins Street architect W. H. Ellerker, and whilst described by the “Argus” as Italianate in style, the hall is actually typical of the mid Victorian eclectic revival and modification of various stands of European Renaissance architecture that culminated in what was called the Academic Classical style. The building is symmetrical with large rounded windows and an arched entrance. The building date of 1881 may be found carved into the bluestone threshold of the main doors. The entire Grant Street façade is inspired by Roman architecture, with a pedimented portico derived from classical temple facades. A wonderful piece of Australiana, installed after Federation in 1901, may be found in a central cartouche in the apex of the grand gable; the Victorian coat-of-arms flanked by an emu and kangaroo, with “advance Australia” emblazoned on a ribbon below them. <br /> <br /> Built by Thomas Carison, the Alexandra Shire Hall features a banqueting hall that could seat over 1,000 people and the grand room was often used as a ballroom for district gatherings and dances. It was the meeting place for the first shire councilors, who convened in the council chambers, and the Shire Hall also housed the office for the first shire secretary and engineer, who had their own offices in the complex.<br /> <br /> The building narrowly avoided demolition in 1976 after there was a strong backlash by the citizens of Alexandra, who objected strongly to the proposal. Today the Shire Hall is enjoying a Renaissance as one of the focal points for Alexandra’s artistic scene. <br /> <br /> Alexandra is a town in Victoria, Australia. It is located at the junction of the Goulburn Valley Highway (B340) and Maroondah Highway (B360), 26 kilometres west of Eildon. The town was settled in the late 1860s, with a Post Office opening on 15 March 1867 (known until 24 April 1867) as Redgate. The town was originally known as Redgate, or Red Gate Diggings. The current name either derives from Alexandra of Denmark (Queen’s Consort to King Edward VII of England) when given a stature of her to the shire; or from three men named Alexander (Alesander, McGregor, Alexander Don, and Alexander Luckie) who discovered gold in the area in 1866. Charles Jones born Herefordshire also discovered Gold on the Luckie Mine in 1866. He bought a Hotel with John Henry Osborne and was the proprietor of the New York and London Hotel Grant Street Alexandra. The railway to Alexandra arrived in the town via Yea from Tallarook in 1909, and closed on November 18, 1978. The Rubicon Tramway connected Alexandra with the village of Rubicon, at the junction of the Rubicon and Royston Rivers. Today many tourists pass through Alexandra on their way to the Mount Buller ski resort from Melbourne. The town contains the Timber Tramway and Museum (located at the Alexandra Railway Station), and the National Trust classified post office and law courts. There is a local market on the second Saturday of each month from September to May, an annual art show at Easter, an agricultural show and rose festival in November, and the annual Truck, Rod and Ute Show in June.</p> Tue, 16 Apr 2013 04:29:01 -0700 2013-03-31T16:10:54-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (raaen99) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8655096106 The Entrance to the Alexandra Shire Hall – Corner Grant and Perkins Streets, Alexandra <p>Melbourne’s “Argus” newspaper reported on the 19th of July 1881 that a new shire hall had been erected in Alexandra at a cost of about £3,000.00, and was considered to be one of the finest buildings of its class in the colony. <br /> <br /> Located on Grant Street at the intersection of Perkins Street, the Alexandra Shire Hall is indeed very grand building, and is part of the north eastern Victorian town’s historical centre. It was designed by the Collins Street architect W. H. Ellerker, and whilst described by the “Argus” as Italianate in style, the hall is actually typical of the mid Victorian eclectic revival and modification of various stands of European Renaissance architecture that culminated in what was called the Academic Classical style. The building is symmetrical with large rounded windows and an arched entrance. The building date of 1881 may be found carved into the bluestone threshold of the main doors. The entire Grant Street façade is inspired by Roman architecture, with a pedimented portico derived from classical temple facades. A wonderful piece of Australiana, installed after Federation in 1901, may be found in a central cartouche in the apex of the grand gable; the Victorian coat-of-arms flanked by an emu and kangaroo, with “advance Australia” emblazoned on a ribbon below them. <br /> <br /> Built by Thomas Carison, the Alexandra Shire Hall features a banqueting hall that could seat over 1,000 people and the grand room was often used as a ballroom for district gatherings and dances. It was the meeting place for the first shire councilors, who convened in the council chambers, and the Shire Hall also housed the office for the first shire secretary and engineer, who had their own offices in the complex.<br /> <br /> The building narrowly avoided demolition in 1976 after there was a strong backlash by the citizens of Alexandra, who objected strongly to the proposal. Today the Shire Hall is enjoying a Renaissance as one of the focal points for Alexandra’s artistic scene. <br /> <br /> Alexandra is a town in Victoria, Australia. It is located at the junction of the Goulburn Valley Highway (B340) and Maroondah Highway (B360), 26 kilometres west of Eildon. The town was settled in the late 1860s, with a Post Office opening on 15 March 1867 (known until 24 April 1867) as Redgate. The town was originally known as Redgate, or Red Gate Diggings. The current name either derives from Alexandra of Denmark (Queen’s Consort to King Edward VII of England) when given a stature of her to the shire; or from three men named Alexander (Alesander, McGregor, Alexander Don, and Alexander Luckie) who discovered gold in the area in 1866. Charles Jones born Herefordshire also discovered Gold on the Luckie Mine in 1866. He bought a Hotel with John Henry Osborne and was the proprietor of the New York and London Hotel Grant Street Alexandra. The railway to Alexandra arrived in the town via Yea from Tallarook in 1909, and closed on November 18, 1978. The Rubicon Tramway connected Alexandra with the village of Rubicon, at the junction of the Rubicon and Royston Rivers. Today many tourists pass through Alexandra on their way to the Mount Buller ski resort from Melbourne. The town contains the Timber Tramway and Museum (located at the Alexandra Railway Station), and the National Trust classified post office and law courts. There is a local market on the second Saturday of each month from September to May, an annual art show at Easter, an agricultural show and rose festival in November, and the annual Truck, Rod and Ute Show in June.</p> raaen99 door light white black building window lamp stone architecture grey pier town hall iron exterior render painted pillar 19thcentury 1800s victorian cream entrance culture australia victoria doorway alexandra ballroom porch victoriana castiron council townhall column stucco gable offices rendered colonnade portico entranceway parapet nineteenthcentury classicalarchitecture 1880s shirehall countryvictoria 1881 councilchambers grantst doubledoors civicbuilding countrytown civicpride archedwindow counciloffices culturalhall northeastvictoria classicalbuilding perkinsst provincialvictoria perkinsstreet shirecouncil victorianfreeclassical architecturallydesigned victorianfreeclassicalbuilding victorianfreeclassicalarchitecture culturalprescinct alexandrashirehall alexandratownhall victorianfreeclassicalhall http://www.flickr.com/photos/40262251@N03/8733534080/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/40262251@N03/">raaen99</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40262251@N03/8733534080/" title="The Alexandra Tea Rooms – Lydiard Street, Ballarat"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7284/8733534080_0f3f326766_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="The Alexandra Tea Rooms – Lydiard Street, Ballarat" /></a></p> <p>The Alexandria Tea Rooms at 26 to 34 Lydiard Street in the provincial Victorian city of Ballarat, was apparently constructed for the Commercial Club in 1872. <br /> <br /> The building is designed in the conservative Classical Revival style. The iron verandah is distinctive in design and the balustrade panel motif is most unusual and may be of local origin. The use of the triple window motif for the windows at first floor level is unusual. A double storey cast iron verandah faces the building, with paired columns at each end and supporting the central gabled section, a motif repeated in the balustraded parapet. The iron verandah balustrade is distinctive. Roman Doric pilasters and columns face the ground floor and a triple window motif is repeated above. <br /> <br /> The Alexandria Tea Rooms forms part of an important streetscape of Lydiard Street in the centre of Ballarat's business district and is part of the townscape of historic Ballarat. It is historically important and is of architectural consequence for its detailing and verandah.</p> Sun, 12 May 2013 15:17:17 -0700 2013-05-12T16:30:16-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (raaen99) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8733534080 The Alexandra Tea Rooms – Lydiard Street, Ballarat <p>The Alexandria Tea Rooms at 26 to 34 Lydiard Street in the provincial Victorian city of Ballarat, was apparently constructed for the Commercial Club in 1872. <br /> <br /> The building is designed in the conservative Classical Revival style. The iron verandah is distinctive in design and the balustrade panel motif is most unusual and may be of local origin. The use of the triple window motif for the windows at first floor level is unusual. A double storey cast iron verandah faces the building, with paired columns at each end and supporting the central gabled section, a motif repeated in the balustraded parapet. The iron verandah balustrade is distinctive. Roman Doric pilasters and columns face the ground floor and a triple window motif is repeated above. <br /> <br /> The Alexandria Tea Rooms forms part of an important streetscape of Lydiard Street in the centre of Ballarat's business district and is part of the townscape of historic Ballarat. It is historically important and is of architectural consequence for its detailing and verandah.</p> raaen99 city windows roof building window yellow architecture club facade restaurant iron arch balcony pillar 19thcentury australia victoria castiron symmetrical classical dining column verandah nationaltrust moulding gable ballarat tearooms goldrush parapet nineteenthcentury revival ballustrade 1870s countryvictoria 1872 commercialclub lacework heritagelisted archedwindow queenalexandra classicalrevival goldrushera buildingdate classicalrevivalstyle provincialvictoria lydiardstreet classicalrevivalarchitecture triplewindow castironlacework pairedcolumns pedement lydiardst architecturallydesigned castironverandah classicalrevivalbuilding pairedpillars alexandratearooms ballaratcommercialclub