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Alstons Corner: cnr Elizabeth and Collins Streets,

Building Profile

Name : Alstons Corner

Location

Address: cnr Elizabeth and Collins Streets
City:

Alstons Corner is a landmark

Construction Details

Built: 1913
Original purpose (when built) : Office

Built in the Edwardian period in the Queen Anne style

Notable features

Alstons corner features a prominent corner oriel. The Alstons corner building was extended further down Collins Street in the 1920s.

The Alstons Corner building is oft heralded as one of Melbournes classics and is significant as it is positioned on the site of Melbournes first building of the original land sale.

History

Architect: Nahum Barnet

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