Archive for October, 2007

Nicholas Building heritage listed

October 28th, 2007

The Nicholas Building on Swanston Street has been added to the Victorian Heritage Register.

The Chicago styled Harry Norris building, completed in 1926 has most of its original features intact, including the teracotta facade and the magnificent Cathedral Arcade at ground level and the first level which includes some stunning stained lead-light vaulted ceiling.
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