Gold & Governors

Arrival of his Excellency Sir George Bowen - the swearing in ceremony at the Treasury. Image Source: State Library of Victoria

Gold & Governors: 150 years of the Old Treasury Building

till November 30, 2012.

Old Treasury Building is celebrating its 150th Anniversary during 2012.

John James Clark was the 19 year old architect of the Old Treasury Building. Come and visit the fascinating new exhibition of beautiful original paintings, drawings and architectural plans of this 'forgotten' 19th century architect JJ Clark who designed many iconic Melbourne, Victorian and interstate buildings.

Old Treasury Building has been the city office of the Victorian Governor for the past 150 years. The Governor meets each week in the Executive Council Chamber with members of the Executive Council to sign legislation. Discover the interesting stories of the Governor and the many people who have worked here in the Old Treasury Building over the past 150 years.

The building was regularly decorated on important state occasions. It was the 'city square' of the 19th century. Up to 40,000 people would gather outside the Old Treasury Building to both welcome and farewell the Governors.

Celebrations marking the arrival of the Earl of Hopetoun at the Treasury Building East Melbourne. Image Source: State Library of Victoria Treasury Building illuminated at night with the message "God Save the King. Image Source: State Library of Victoria Treasury Building in mourning after the death of Queen Victoria in 1901. Image Source: State Library of Victoria.

JJ Clark's Melbourne, Victorian, Australian and New Zealand Buildings.

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