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Former YMCA Headquarters

Other Name Salvation Army Temple Location 65 - 71 Bourke Street,, MELBOURNE VIC 3000 - Property No B4329 File Number B4329 Level State

[1/1] B4329 Salvation Army Temple

Statement of Significance

This four-storey brick structure, built in 1890 to designs by Billing & Son, in association with Oakden Addison & Kemp is a distinctive example of boom Style Classicism in Melbourne, with clear references to the style of the French Renaissance in the upper roof construction and mansard pavillion. The interior auditorium is of note as is the entrance lobby and iron gates.
Originally erected for the Young Men's Christian Association, it was sold to the Salvation Army in 1894 for their Southern Territorial Headquarters.
Classified: 19/03/1981
Revised: 23/02/1989