32 Blocks by Sydney Struwig

BLOCKS 28 + 21 | Bridging The Blocks

By: Sydney Struwig February 3, 2020February 7, 2020

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A footbridge linking two buildings is often a divisive issue but Melbourne Central is showing us how wonderful it can be.

BLOCK 12 | Melbourne’s Most Instagramable Floor

By: Sydney Struwig January 28, 2020February 3, 2020

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The Block Arcade’s mosaic floors have been listed as one of the World’s most instagramable floors.

BLOCK 21 | Rose, Thistle and Shamrock

On this day, 23 January 1847, The Port Phillip Patriot and Morning Advertiser, ran the following advertisement for Richard Browne: Richard Browne; begs to inform his friends and the public, that he has obtained from the former Proprietor the transfer of the above-licensed premises in Elizabeth Street, a few doors from Townend’s Corner, the business of…

BLOCK 1 | A Visual Journey

BLOCK 1 is framed by Spencer, Flinders, King and Collins Streets.

BLOCK 10 | Dr. James Bridgeham Motherwell

By: Sydney Struwig May 17, 2018January 22, 2020

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BLOCK 10 | On this day, 17 May 1853, Dr. James Bridgeham Motherwell, lodged a Building Application for his House at 90 Collins Street east.

BLOCK 3 | Sir William John Clarke Dies

By: Sydney Struwig May 15, 2018January 22, 2020

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BLOCK 3 | On this day, 15 May 1897, Sir William John Clarke died from a heart attack at the Union Club Hotel.

BLOCK 9 | The Protestant Hall

By: Sydney Struwig May 14, 2018January 22, 2020

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BLOCK 9 | On this day, 14 May 1847, The Melbourne Argus reported that progress was being made on the construction of The Protestant Hall and Schoolroom.

BLOCK 14 | The Wesleyan Church

By: Sydney Struwig May 11, 2018January 22, 2020

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BLOCK 14 | On this day, 11 May 1840, the foundation stone of the Collins Street Wesleyan Church was laid by the Rev. Benjamin Hurst.

BLOCK 10 | The Eastern Market

By: Sydney Struwig May 10, 2018January 22, 2020

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BLOCK 10 | On this day, 10 May 1879, ‘The Australasian Sketcher with Pen and Pencil’, reported that satisfactory progress was being made with the construction of The Eastern Market Buildings.

BLOCK 19 | St. Patrick’s Hall – the first Legislative Council of Victoria

By: Sydney Struwig May 9, 2018January 22, 2020

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BLOCK 19 | On this day, 09 May 1851, it was reported that Victoria’s first Legislative Council signed a 3 Year Lease for St Patrick’s Hall in Bourke Street.