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174265

Former Victoria Car Park

103-107 Russell Street & 181 - 191 Little Collins Street,, MELBOURNE VIC 3000 - Property No B6754

The Victoria carpark, designed by noted architect Marcus Barlow, and completed in 1939, is significant at a State level as the first multi-level commercial carpark to be built in Melbourne, and the precursor to a large number of such structures built in the 1950s and 1960s. Its construction reflects the growing importance of the motorcar, and the need for large-scale parking facilities to be provided in the city area. It is also unique when compared to later carpark structures, in ... more

B6754

Demolished
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