16/08/1988 Cairns Memorial Church, East Melbourne

ID: 14639
Photographer: unknown
Copyright: library does not own image (image on public access)
Org ID: EMcairns3

Description: The Cairns Memorial Church, built c. 1895, stands on the corner of Powlett and Hotham Streets, East Melbourne. In 1988, it was nearly destroyed in a huge fire. The remaining shell was to be demolished due to fears that it was unstable. However, by October it was deemed safe by engineers and allowed to remain standing, although its future use was unknown. It was not until 1998 that work began on transforming the remains of the building into several exclusive, luxury apartments, which can now be seen on the site. This photo is taken looking east towards Richmond, possibly from the Hilton. Image held by East Melbourne Library.
Subject: fires

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