1886 Princess Theatre Elizabeth Street The notes from the State

The notes from the State Library tell us that this image "Shows group of soldiers being addressed by Colonel Price"

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The actual Customs House is in Flinders Street

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1886 Princess Theatre Elizabeth Street The notes from the StateA striking photograph of the newly constructed Princess Theatre in 1886. This magnificent building was designed by William Pitt (born Melbourne 1855). Pitt had a major influence on Melbourne's architecture, especially as it evolved into "Marvellous Melbourne". Other buildings that Pitt designed include the Melbourne Coffee Palace, Olderfleet and Rialto Buildings, amongst many others. He also collaborated on the design for the Federal Coffee Palace