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Former Titles Office

Location 247-283 Queen Street,, MELBOURNE VIC 3000 - Property No B0816 File Number B0816 Level Local

[1/1] B0816 Titles Office

Statement of Significance

Interior only Old Law Office at rear - invisible from street. 1875 section - including street facade and old original construction inside and outside. 1888/9 section - including street facade and 2 sets of arches on the first floor of the interior.
One of the most extensive public building facades in Melbourne. Built in two stages (1875 and 1888/90) around a central strong room building (now the Old Law Office). The facade has unusually severe architectural features in the Doric style and distinctively coupled arched window details.
The Old Law Office (formerly the Strong Room) has an interior of special interest for its arched, fire proof floor construction, ironwork structure and store details and slate shelving.
Classified: 13/09/1973