eHive Object Details

Name/TitleHall of Commerce, Collins Street, c. 1855

About this objectEngraving of a drawing by S. T. Gill of a group of buildings located on Collins Street West between Elizabeth and Queen streets. The large three-storey brick building at number 48, the Commerce Hall, was where some early Melbourne's financial and commercial businesses were housed, including the Melbourne Brokers Association which became the first Australian stock exchange.

A small two-storey building to the left of the Commerce Hall is the Imperial Hotel, and next to that is the business of James J. Blundell & Co., the publishers of this print which was included in "Sketches of Victoria".

One of the many glass slides purchased from retailers or specifically made for illustrated lectures given by Isaac Selby between c. 1930 and c. 1955 to raise money for the Old Pioneers Memorial Fund.

MakerGill, Samuel Thomas, 1818-1880

Maker RoleArtist

MakerCampbell & Fergusson (Firm), active 1854.

Maker RolePrinter and publisher

MakerJames J. Blundell & Co. (Firm)

Maker RolePrinter and publisher

Inscription and MarksImage (base): S.T.G. / Campbell & Fergusson / Hall of Commerce Melbourne / J.J. Bulndell & Co. Collins St.
Mount: Hall of Commerce / Sketched 1855 / Selby

Measurements8.2 x 8.2 cm

Period1850-1860

Object TypeGlass slide

Subject and Association KeywordsSelby, Isaac, 1859-1956

Subject and Association KeywordsGill, Samuel Thomas, 1818-1880

Subject and Association KeywordsMelbourne Stock Exchange

Subject and Association KeywordsImperial Hotel (Melbourne)

Subject and Association KeywordsHotels

Subject and Association KeywordsCollins Street (Melbourne, Vic.)

Named CollectionImages collection

Object numberGS-EM-27.001

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