The land was claimed in 1883 for the city art gallery, city council, and library. It was the first art gallery in the country. It was finished in 1887 and designed in a French rennaissance style by the Melbourne architects Granger and d'Ebro. |
Buildings | |
Surface features | Well, Cannon, Fountain, Ombu tree, Floral Clock, Speakers Podium |
Statues | Gateway, Boyd, Trooper, Throwback, George Grey, Queen Victoria, Reclining |