Macarthur Square & Murchison Square - Historic Area

Location

Canning Street (either side),, CARLTON VIC 3053 - Property No B6737

File Number

B6737

Level

State

Statement of Significance

The Macarthur and Murchison Squares are of State historical and architectural importance as the two most intact squares from an important phase of urban improvement initiated by the Surveyor-General Andrew Clarke, containing a great variety of buildings and including a number which pre-date the application of the Melbourne Building Act.
Historic Area Classified: 06/05/1996

See Also: B0750, B4015

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees

Category

Urban Park