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Hibernian Hall: 344-346 Swanston Street, MELBOURNE

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Building Profile

Name : Hibernian Hall
Past Names : Hibernian-Australasian Catholic Benefit Society, Storey Hall

Location

Address: 344-346 Swanston Street
City: MELBOURNE

Postcode: 3000

Construction Details

Built: 1887
Original use: Hall
Current use: Education

number of floors : 3

Built in the Victorian period in the Academic Classical style

Notable features

Powerful facade featuring double corinthian columns, excessively emphatic cornice for stature of building and attic treatment. Featuring aedicule and keystone arches.

History

Architect: Tappin, Gilbert & Dennehy

Hibernian Hall is classified by:

National Trust (B426)

Victorian Heritage Register (H1498) - Hibernian Hall is protected by state law

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