Horticultural Hall (Melbourne) Explained

Horticultural Hall (also known as 'Horti Hall') is a building in Melbourne, Australia located on Victoria Street near the corner of Russell Street.

The hall was commissioned by the Victorian Horticultural Improvement Society and opened in 1873.[1] [2] [3] The two-storey brick building facing Victoria Street was added in 1878.[4]

Over its history it has housed many different organisations and events. It is currently the headquarters for Victorian Opera.[5]

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-37.8074°N 144.9665°W

Notes and References

  1. News: THE HORTICULTURAL HALL.. 16 December 1872. The Age. 17 February 2018. 5633. Victoria, Australia. 3. National Library of Australia.
  2. News: VICTORIAN HORTICULTURAL IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY.. 5 August 1873. The Age. 17 February 2018. 5774. Victoria, Australia. 3. National Library of Australia.
  3. News: Unlocking Melbourne's Secret Histories. Broadsheet. 2018-02-17. en.
  4. Web site: VHD. vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au. en-AU. 2018-02-17.
  5. Web site: After 143 years, Horti Hall, it's time for your close up. Webb. Carolyn. 2016-07-31. The Age. en. 2018-02-17.

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