What was stored in the old Treasury Building?

gold bullion
The Old Treasury Building hosts the original gold vaults where gold bullion was stored during the gold rush era, as well as rare and historic documents from Public Record Office Victoria highlighting key moments from Victoria’s history.

When was the Old Treasury Building?

The Treasury Building was constructed between 1858–62, and is considered one of Australia’s finest Renaissance Revival buildings, constructed in palazzo form and built from wealth accumulated during the Victorian Gold Rush.

What is the treasury building made of?

brick
When the first Treasury building was completed it was a two story brick building with a basement and attic that had 16 rooms on the first floor and 15 rooms on the second floor. The building was 147 feet long and 57 feet wide, flanking the southeast end of the White House.

Who built the Old Treasury Building?

architect JJ Clark
Search Victorian Collections The Old Treasury was designed by nineteen-year-old architect JJ Clark, and is a reflection of the vision that Melburnians of the 1850s gold rush era had for their future city.

How tall is the Treasury Building?

The Main Treasury Building covers five stories and a raised basement and sits on 5 acres of ground. The building measures 466 feet north to south by 260 feet east to west.

What is the old Treasury Building Melbourne?

The Old Treasury is regarded as one of the finest public buildings in Australia. Completed in 1862, it was the major government office in Melbourne throughout the 19th century, and second only to Parliament House as the centre of state affairs.

Who is the statue in front of the US Treasury Building?

Statue of Alexander Hamilton
A bronze statue of Alexander Hamilton by James Earle Fraser, dedicated on May 17, 1923, is found on the south patio (Alexander Hamilton Place, NW) of the U.S. Treasury Building in Washington, D.C….Statue of Alexander Hamilton (Washington, D.C.)

Statue of Alexander Hamilton
	38.896661°N 77.034308°W
Owner	National Park Service

What was the Treasury Casino before?

The Treasury Heritage Hotel (formerly the Land Administration Building), built 1899–05, has an historic association with a number of government and civic institutions.

Where was first treasury built?

Treasury Building (Washington, D.C.)

Location	1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C.
Coordinates	38°53′51″N 77°2′3.48″WCoordinates: 38°53′51″N 77°2′3.48″W
Built	1836-1842 (East Wing and Central) 1855-1861 (South Wing) 1862-1864 (West Wing) 1867-1869 (North Wing)
Significant dates

Where is the Hamilton Monument?

Statue of Alexander Hamilton (Washington, D.C.)

Statue of Alexander Hamilton
Year	1923
Type	Bronze
Location	Alexander Hamilton Place, NW Washington, D.C., USA
	38.896661°N 77.034308°W