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Parkville
Historic Walking Areas • Architectural Buildings
Parkville
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Parkville
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- Elizabeth ACaloundra, Australia22 contributionsWhat a great little distillery!! We had a tasting paddle and delicious cocktails. The 2 ladies behind the bar were very knowledgeable about the Gin and the history of the tiny little house.. definitely pop in here!!Written 17 September 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Jeffry bEssendon, Australia13,836 contributionsSun Yat-sen (1866-1925) is recognized as the founder of modern China. He overthrew 5,000 years of dynastic rule in the Middle Kingdom. Sun Yat-sen was a medical practitioner, and was often known as "Dr Sun." Following the Xinhai Revolution in 1911, Dr Sun became the first provisional President of the Republic of China. The statue is a good representation of Sun Yat-sen, it stands in the forecourt of Melbourne's Chinese Museum.Written 1 August 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Jeffry bEssendon, Australia13,836 contributionsRoyal Parade is a gracious, tree-lined boulevard that runs from the University of Melbourne to Sydney Road. It has many elegant buildings and colleges associated with the University. Among other prominent structures is historic Norton's Hotel, a favorite pub with the university crowd. Ikon Park is the HQ of Carlton Football Club, an AFL stalwart. Near where Royal Parade is Nocklofty, a magnificent Federation era residence.Written 26 October 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- C...Victoria, Australia64,655 contributionsI arrived into Melbourne early for a business meeting, I thought I would go for a walk to clear my head before attending it. As I took the long way to the Offices, I walked past this magnificent building.
It is truly stunning. The club was established in 1878 as clubrooms and a lodging house for businessmen, one of nine clubs founded in Melbourne during the 19th century.
There were three stages to building this, the first two stages, designed by architect and member Lloyd Tayler, were completed between 1879 and 1894.
Tayler was asked to leave the club in 1895 and architect J Charlesworth completed the construction.
The building is regarded as the grandest and most intact Victorian era clubrooms in Australia and far more opulent than the Melbourne Club established much earlier.
The architectural grandeur of the building and its internal rooms reflects the wealth of the Victorian era and the social standing of the “gentlemen’s club” of merchants, bankers, lawyers and squatters.
Interestingly enough, I walked into the lobby keen to know what the building was. A gentleman inside was quite affronted by my presence, even though it was evident that I was keenly interesting in the architecture of the building. Their website states," The Club is always a most welcoming environment for all Members, guests and employees." It further states that, " we are encouraging our Members to be most welcoming of both male and female guests into the Club to enjoy not only its special unique heritage surroundings"... well ... it seems that the members or staff are not up to the most recent challenge of being welcoming to both genders.
Architecturally this should be a five star rating, but the lack of welcome or even manners significantly changes the experience for me. I can't believe I have the audacity to be a woman. :)Written 29 July 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - OldjackGreater Melbourne, Australia27,764 contributionsBuilt in 1879 this is a great example of a 19th century three story terrace house built for a wealthy grain merchant George Nipper as a family home and a guest house. In the 1970's it was facing demolition but the National Trust stepped in and it is now the HQ for the National Trust. Inside, apart for NT offices they have a small gift shop and art gallery which is worth a look but go for the architecture.Written 25 March 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- platypus150Melbourne, Australia27,527 contributionsAlmost obscured from the street by thick vegetation, Auld Reekie is an Edwardian gentleman's residence in a street where there were once many such buildings. A feature that struck me was the fence of pink marble posts, a blue stone base and a wrought iron pallisade..Written 29 August 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- platypus150Melbourne, Australia27,527 contributionsDating back to around 1880, this mansion has been through a number of owners and now is mainly used for archives and as a conference centre. It is right on Royal Park.Written 28 April 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- platypus150Melbourne, Australia27,527 contributionsSelvetta was built in 1884 as a rendered brick two storey townhouse. It is of very solid construction and faces out across Royal park.Written 28 April 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- platypus150Melbourne, Australia27,527 contributionsDating back to 1878 and more typical of country police stations, this building in Parkville is simple in design. It is triple fronted in brick of two colours, with two gables and a verandah between.Written 23 March 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- EndlessTravelsGreater Melbourne, Australia35,431 contributionsOne of many historic buildings in that part of Melbourne near the old Melbourne Gaol. Located next door and too the back of 7-11 servoWritten 9 April 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- platypus150Melbourne, Australia27,527 contributionsNorth Carlton is a historic part of Melbourne, with many old buildings dating back to the 1870s. Many of the surviving houses are single storey terrace houses in rows, with some double storey rows as well. Shopping strips (for example in Lygon Street) are in a similar style. Drummond Street has some of the best architecture, although Rathdowne Street has the Great Northern Hotel and the old cable car winding house.Written 8 April 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- platypus150Melbourne, Australia27,527 contributionsThis set of five double storey terrace houses dates back to 1887. It is a boom style design in polychrome brick and some cement rendering. The picket fence is compatible with the period of the buildings.Written 27 March 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- platypus150Melbourne, Australia27,527 contributionsWith many houses dating back to the 1880s and 1890s, wide streets and plenty of trees, this is a most attractive neighbourhood. It is readily accessible from the Lygon Street trams and is close to the Princes Park, Royal Parade precinct, and the Melbourne General Cemetery. A great walking area.Written 12 April 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- platypus150Melbourne, Australia27,527 contributionsTrinity Terrace is a row of five two storey terrace houses, next to another row of equally beautiful terraces. They were completed in 1887, with filigree iron lace work. They have been faithfully restored externally.Written 23 March 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- platypus150Melbourne, Australia27,527 contributionsIt is an interesting old church (with a matching hall), made with red brick, with courses of other colours. The area was subdivided in 1879 and is part of the Princes Hill Heritage area and is good for walking around to see the old houses and experience wide footpaths and roads. I assume the church is probably over 120 years old. There is a playground and open space available for the children to use.Written 3 April 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions about Melbourne
- These places are best for historic walking areas in Melbourne:
- Little Lon Distilling Co.
- Tasma Terrace Gift Shop and Gallery
- Horticultural Hall
- Auld Reekie
- Australian Club