The Shot tower is an undercover icon of times gone by. It looks new and important while being disused and educational. More

In a Jeans store, so entrance took a bit to find. Interesting history. Mostly text to read with some diagrams and machinery. Good basic comprehensive museum. More

I used to visit a mate who worked in the shot tower, when it was used by private enterprise. More

This was the original tower from which molten lead was poured down through various gauge wire mesh to creat shot. It was always visible in the city until the late 1960s. 15 years ago the Melbourne Central shopping plaza was built around AND over the shot tower. It now stands within the dome of the central court area. Worth a... More

A link to yesteryear with this fine, brick tower being located within the Atrium of Melbourne Central shopping centre. More

it is and was okay. like a stiff neck? then go and have a look. More

This 1889 shot tower was incorporated into the middle of a shopping mall - a rather unique focal point. There is also a small museum in the building at the base. You have to walk through a store to get to it. For history buffs it's worth taking a few minutes, and there is a large food court if you... More