The Royal Exhibition Building - Melbourne 1880 International Exhibition
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S 37° 48.252 E 144° 58.297
55H E 321431 N 5813971
The Royal Exhibition Building was constructed in 1879-1880 to house the International Exhibition of 1880
Waymark Code: WM85Q5
Location: Victoria, Australia
Date Posted: 02/03/2010
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The Royal Exhibition Building was built to host the Melbourne International Exhibition in 1880. The subsequent 1888 Centennial International Exhibition was one of the largest events staged in Victoria's history.
In 1901 the building hosted the opening of the first Parliament of Australia. Throughout the 20th century smaller sections and wings of the building were subject to demolition and fire.
Restored took place throughout the 1990s and in 2004 it became the first building in Australia to be awarded World Heritage status.
It sits adjacent to the Melbourne Museum and is the largest item in Museum Victoria's collection. Today, the building hosts various small exhibitions and other events.
Original Name of Structure (during fair): The Royal Exhibition Building
Current Name of Structure: The Royal Exhibition Building
Architect/Designer: Joseph Reed
Fair Name: Melbourne International Exhibition (1880)
Location: Melbourne
Year of Fair: 1880 & 1888
Theme of Fair: 1880 Expo
Website Proof: [Web Link]
Website Reference: Not listed
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