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February 20, 2008
When I was in Melbourne last week I made sure that I had a quick look through the Nicholas Building in Melbourne's CBD. This building, designed by Harry Norris, and built in 1925-26 is an example of the Beaux-Arts style of architecture in Melbourne and is a Swanston Street landmark.
The Nicholas Building is important as it has the only remaining vaulted leadlight arcade (called Cathedral Arcade) in Melbourne, which is surprisingly intact.
Gary Sauer-Thompson, Cathedral Arcade, Nicholas Building, Melbourne, 2008
Most of the ground floor shops retain their original fronts with the exception of a bookshop.
Gary Sauer-Thompson, Cathedral Arcade, Nicholas Building, Melbourne, 2008
The retail shops on the first floor are also extremely well preserved and according to the National Trust are an important example of 1920's office design. The building was originally only 8 storeys tall, but was extended in 1939.
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