The Old Treasury was built in 1862 and is regarded as one of Melbourne's finest buildings. This guided tour will be cover all areas of the building, starting with the gold vaults where gold bullion was stored during the gold rush era.
We will learn about the history of the building and its 19 year old architect, J J Clark, as well as much about Melbourne's early history. Many fascinating documents from the Public Record Office are on display and a special exhibition about Melbourne's trams will give an extra dimension to our knowledge of this city.