1880s Law Courts Spencer Street incorporating an earlier building designed

incorporating an earlier building designed by architect Peter Kerr in the 1850s

Over five million bricks were used in its construction

Eleanor Lancaster

Photograph attributed to Charles B

A very detailed perspective image of Melbourne in 1882

1880s Law Courts Spencer Street incorporating an earlier building designedAn early photograph of the Law Courts taken in the 1880s, on the corner of Lonsdale and William Streets. This magnificent building was constructed between 1874 and 1882. All text HotPress Photograph by Clifford Williams. Notes from the State Library tell us that the image is an "Elevated view looking across the intersection of Lonsdale and William Streets to the Law Courts in Melbourne, with horse and cart stopped in front of the building." This is a