Former Melbourne Telephone Exchange

Other Name

Salvation Army

Location

25 - 29 Wills Street,, MELBOURNE VIC 3000 - Property No B6612

File Number

B6612

Level

Regional

Statement of Significance

Nowoccupied by the Salvation Army, this 3-storey brick and stucco building was constructed in 1884 to house Melbourne's first telephone exchange. Although the equipment has been removed, the building is the earliest surviving example of its type in Victoria.
Classified: 06/06/1994

Group

Postal and Telecommunications

Category

Telephone Exchange