Working Men's College of Melbourne
Working Men's College of Melbourne, Educational institution in Melbourne, Australia
The Working Men's College stands at the intersection of Bowen Street and La Trobe Street, featuring a three-story structure with a tower and period architecture.
Francis Ormond established the Working Men's College in 1887 with an initial donation of 5,000 pounds, supported by the Melbourne Trades Hall Council.
The institution provided educational opportunities to working-class individuals, becoming Victoria's third official provider of higher education after Melbourne Athenaeum and University of Melbourne.
The building contains multiple lecture halls, workshops, chemistry laboratories, and administrative offices spread across its Bowen Street and La Trobe Street wings.
The structure incorporates modern features like rainwater collection and intelligent lighting while maintaining its Victorian-era architectural elements.
Location: Victoria
Inception: 1887
GPS coordinates: -37.80880,144.96500
Latest update: March 14, 2025 21:22
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