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Emily McPherson College (RMIT) - cnr Russell and Victoria Street. MELBOURNE [Walking Melbourne - Building Profile]
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Emily McPherson College (RMIT): cnr Russell and Victoria Street, MELBOURNE


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Building Profile

Name : Emily McPherson College (RMIT)

Location

Address: cnr Russell and Victoria Street
City: MELBOURNE

Postcode: 3000

Construction Details

Built: 1927
Original use: Education
Current use:

Built in the Interwar period in the Beaux Arts style

Notable features

The original building fronting Russell Street was officially opened by Her Royal Highness the Duchess of York on 27 April 1927. Architect: Evan Smith, Government Architect. In 1930 the building was awarded the second only RVIA Street Architecture Medal. The Ethel Margaret McPherson wing (fronting Franklin Street) was opened on 16 August 1950. Architect: Percy E Everett, Chief Architect of Public Works Department of Victoria.

History

Architect: Evan Smith

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