Manchester Unity Building
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The Manchester Unity Building is an Art Deco Gothic inspired office and retail building in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, constructed in 1931–32 for the Manchester Unity Independent Order of Oddfello
The building viewed from Swanston Street in 2017
Manchester Unity Building at night
Chicago's Tribune Tower, an influence on the Manchester Unity Building
Upper portion of the eastern facade, including the tower and spire.
Marcus Barlow
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Marcus Barlow was an Australian architect in the interwar period, who designed a number of notable central city buildings in his home-town of Melbourne. He is best known for the 1932 Manchester Unity
Manchester Unity Building
…a benevolent society, felt it was important to show confidence that the economy would improve, and also to provide a source of employment. Architect Marcus Barlow designed the building, which was built by W E Cooper Pty Ltd, contracted for the price of £215,000. Construction commenced at midnight on 1 January…
1923–24 Temple Court
1925 Public Benefit Bootery
1929–32 Manchester Unity Building, Tower
1933 Hardy Brothers