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South lawn carpark

South lawn carpark

This carpark under the South Lawn at Melbourne University is unique and stunning. It was used as a film set in the first Mad Max movie.

St Vincent's Hospital

St Vincent's Hospital

This is a behind-the-scenes tour of one of Melbourne's largest hospitals, St Vincent's. Magnificent views of the city.

Richmond towers

Richmond towers

Three 20-storey and one 22-storey residential towers are located in the Elizabeth Street Estate in Richmond. The views from the top are magnificent.

Richmond From Housing Towers

Richmond From Housing Towers

Four S-Shaped public housing towers located at 106, 108, 110 and 112 Elizabeth Street provide magnificent views of the city and suburbs.

ANZ safety deposit

ANZ safety deposit

These former safety deposit vaults are situated below street level in Queen Street. They are a marvel of high security and beautifully decorative stained glass.

Fitzroy towers

Fitzroy towers

Four 20-storey public housing towers located in Atherton Gardens Estate provide magnificent views across Fitzroy.

Russian House

Russian House

Russian House preserves, fosters and promotes Russian culture and historical heritage in the state of Victoria.

Telstra exchanges

Telstra exchanges

We were fortunate to visit some telephone exchanges in Northcote, Thornbury and Ivanhoe (thanks to Sue from Telstra). Fascinating!

Snap Industrial Laundry

Snap Industrial Laundry

Another Fitzroy landmark, the Snap Industrial Laundry, disappears. At least it is being replaced by a distillery.

Christian Israelite Church

Christian Israelite Church

An historic church (1861) without windows in Fitzroy Street, Fitzroy. Founded by John Wroe in the UK 1822.

Incinerator Gallery

Incinerator Gallery

An incinerator designed by the famous architect Walter Burley Griffin has been converted into an art gallery.

Clocktower Centre

Clocktower Centre

The Clocktower Centre, previously known as Essendon Town Hall or Moonee Ponds Town Hall, is now used for performing arts.

Geoffrey Kaye Museum

Geoffrey Kaye Museum

This museum has the largest collection worldwide in its field and yet very few people know about it.

South Melbourne Town Hall

South Melbourne Town Hall

South Melbourne Town Hall (formerly Emerald Hill) is one of Melbourne's most magnificent Victorian era buildings.

55 Collins Street

55 Collins Street

Completed in 1981 this building at the top end of Collins Street was designed in conjunction with I.M. Pei. It offers incredible views across Melbourne.

Richmond Town Hall

Richmond Town Hall

Richmond Town Hall was built in 1869 and got a new facade, changing its appearance to the fashionable Art Deco style in the 1930s.