Upcoming Events

The ceremony of swearing in the Governor at the Treasury. Image Source: State Library of Victoria
The ceremony of swearing in the Governor at the Treasury. Image Source: State Library of Victoria

Gold & Governors: 150 years of the Old Treasury Building

From 16 April to 30 November 2012.

See the exhibition of beautiful original paintings, drawings and plans of its forgotten architect JJ Clark who designed many iconic Melbourne, Victorian and interstate buildings. Discover too the interesting stories of the people who worked in the Old Treasury Building.

 

Readings Books Conversations

Old Treasury Building is delighted to have Readings Books host 3 conversations this year as part of the 150th anniversary celebrations at Readings Books Lygon Street Carlton.

 

Monday March 5 at 6.30 pm
'JJ Clark and the instant metropolis’ with Andrew Lemon

The young incredibly talented architectural draftsman JJ Clark arrived in Melbourne at the height of the gold rushes in 1854 and by 1862 he had designed the beautiful Old Treasury Building. During his career Clark designed many other notable Melbourne buildings. Andrew will give us a glimpse into these vibrant and exciting times of early Melbourne.

Dr Andrew Lemon, president of the Royal Historical Society of Victoria, and is very knowledgeable on the history of Melbourne. He has written widely on the suburbs, from Williamstown to Northcote, Box Hill to Broadmeadows, on schools, businesses, biographies and shipwrecks but is best known for his epic trilogy The History of Australian Thoroughbred Racing and the story of the Melbourne Cup.

Free event, bookings essential. Ph: 9347 6633