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Olderfleet Building: 471-477 Collins Street, MELBOURNE

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Building Profile

Name : Olderfleet Building

Location

Address: 471-477 Collins Street
City: MELBOURNE

Postcode: 3000

Olderfleet Building is a landmark

Construction Details

Built: 1888 - 1889
Original use: Office
Current use: Office

number of floors : 4

Built in the Victorian period in the Neo-Gothic style

Notable features

A flamboyant eclectic mix of Gothic styles, with tremendous upward emphasis for a lowset buliding. Meticulous details in a fantastic combination of brick, iron, steel and stone. Intricately ornate clock tower gives this building a landmark quality.

History

Architect: William Pitt

Olderfleet Building is classified by:

National Trust ( B469)

Victorian Heritage Register (H0037) - Olderfleet Building is protected by state law

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