Where in Melbourne Puzzle - October 2012.
THIS PUZZLE HAS BEEN REVEALED
Clue 1 - This building is related in some way to Australia's first drive-in theatre.
Clue 2 - This structure was opened to the public in 1887.
Much of the exterior form remains substantially the same as it was then.
Clue 3 - Fire destroyed the interiors of this building in the 1920's.
Clue 4 - This building is of particular aesthetic significance because of it's largely intact and unpainted ornate exterior.
Still in its original condition, it proudly stands as an example of 19th century classicism in Victoria.
The Puzzle Solution - Collingwood Town Hall, Hoddle Street, Collingwood.
The Collingwood Town Hall is significant for its architectural association with two influential Melbourne architects. It is an important example of the work of George Johnson, possibly the most prolific designer of municipal buildings in late 19th century Victoria, as well as of many theatres and opera houses in Melbourne and other Australian cities and the annexes to the Royal Exhibition Building in Carlton. Renovations to the building conducted in 1938 were the work of A.C. Leith and Associates. Leith was notable for his work throughout Victoria. Amongst other things, he was instrumental in the establishment of the Housing Commission of Victorias Holmesglen House Factory and was the designer for Australias first Drive-In theatre at Burwood.
Wikipedia - Collingwood Town Hall
Clue 2 - This structure was opened to the public in 1887.
Much of the exterior form remains substantially the same as it was then.
Clue 3 - Fire destroyed the interiors of this building in the 1920's.
Clue 4 - This building is of particular aesthetic significance because of it's largely intact and unpainted ornate exterior.
Still in its original condition, it proudly stands as an example of 19th century classicism in Victoria.
The Puzzle Solution - Collingwood Town Hall, Hoddle Street, Collingwood.
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| Collingwood Town Hall |
The Collingwood Town Hall is of aesthetic significance because its largely intact and unpainted ornate exterior is a comparatively rare example of 19th century boom style classicism in original condition in Victoria. The exterior form remains substantially as it was when the building was opened in 1887, when it was lauded in the Melbourne press as a grand and attractive building.
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| Johnson, George Raymond (1840–1898) |
George Raymond Johnson (1840-1898), architect and surveyor, was born on 7 February 1840 at Southgate, Middlesex, England, one of eight children.
At age 13, Johnson began working with George Hall, Midland Railway architect. At 19 he moved to London, presumably to continue his architectural career. On 24 July 1962 he married Emma Louise Wood and, nine days later, the couple embarked on a journey of emigration to Queensland.
In 1867, Johnson moved to Melbourne, where he produced most of his major works. In 1898, while at sea on return to Melbourne from Perth, Western Australia, Johnson contracted septicemia, and died.
Johnson is principally remembered for the seven town halls of his design that still stand today in Melbourne and other Victorian towns, but he achieved contemporary renown for his theatres and, particularly, his annexes to the Melbourne Exhibition Building.
Johnson is principally remembered for the seven town halls of his design that still stand today in Melbourne and other Victorian towns, but he achieved contemporary renown for his theatres and, particularly, his annexes to the Melbourne Exhibition Building.
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