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No.2 Treasury Western Annexe: 2 Treasury Place, EAST MELBOURNE

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Building Profile

Name : No.2 Treasury Western Annexe

Location

Address: 2 Treasury Place
City: EAST MELBOURNE

Postcode: 3002

Construction Details

Built: 1949
Original use: Public (Government)
Current use: Not Used or Not Applicable

number of floors : 7

Built in the Forties period in the Modern style

Notable features

Modern style similar to the nearby Agriculture extension, with a sweeping curved facade and on one side featuring an early International style inspired spandrel-finial combination. The side facades featured vertical strip windows allowing large amounts of natural light and an early precursor to curtain wall construction.

History

Architect: Percy Everett

This building has been destroyed (1998)

The building was destroyed during restoration work to the Treasury precinct and not deemed worthy of conservation.

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