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Commonwealth Offices - No.4 Treasury Place. [Walking Melbourne - Building Profile]
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Commonwealth Offices: No.4 Treasury Place,


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Building Profile

Name : Commonwealth Offices

Location

Address: No.4 Treasury Place
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Construction Details

Built: 1912 - 1914
Original use: 8
Current use:

Built in the Edwardian period in the 25 style

Notable features

This building, framed in reinforced concrete for fire protection is significant as it was the first building to house Commonwealth public servants and the Prime Minister. Fitted out in English Baroque Revival, a rare style, the building is sympathetic to the neighbouring designs of Treasury Place.

History

Architect: John Smith Murdoch


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