1864 Queen's WharfVery detailed rendering of the activity around Queen's Wharf in 1864. At the time, the wharf areas on the north bank of the Yarra River were some of the busiest parts of Melbourne. In this area Flinders Street runs very close to the wharves, and lies between Queen's Wharf and the Customs House. The dark domed tower belongs to St James' Cathedral, located on the corner of Williams and Little Collins Streets. The large building in the centre, behind the

Melbourne Gaol

The "Melbourne & Hobsons Bay Railway Line" commenced operation in the year of 1854

most of the buildings seen here have survived

where a production entitled "Pluto" was playing to enthralled crowds

commenced building in 1855

a large steamer turning

Additions to the map were made in 1831

who officially laid the foundation stone in 1867

which was Melbourne's first stone building

Notes from the State Library of Victoria tell us that the image is an "Overhead view of city showing commercial buildings

This photograph has been taken from an upper floor of a building (most likely the Mechanics' Institution

These were replaced with the grand forecourt still standing today