The Old Salvation Army Buildings and The Old Fire Station. Tartarian Hunters Melbourne.

So yes you guessed it - both built in a year- no pictures - no information. History is a lie.

The former Salvation Army Training Garrison was built in 1900-1901 by James Smith for the Salvation Army, under the supervision of General and Mrs Booth, according to the designs by Brigadier Edward Saunders. It includes an imposing symmetrical facade of eight bays around a central tower over the main entrance. The facade makes an abundant use of late Victorian Tudor stylistic elements: castellation, towers with corner turrets, bays, string courses, face red brickwork and render dressing for corner quoins and openings surrounds. The red brickwork contrasts strongly to the large areas of intricate white render. Internally double dogleg flights of stairs rise to the first floor. A single geometric stair rises from the first floor. Some rooms contain pressed-metal and diaper-patterned ceilings and cast iron ceiling roses.

The Old fire Station
Eastern Hill Fire Station is the central fire station of Melbourne, Victoria, located on the corner of Victoria Parade and Gisborne Street at one of the highest points in the City. The building has been recognised as historically significant by the Heritage Council of Victoria and is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register. It no longer operates as a fire station but holds the Fire Services Museum of Victoria.

Construction of the station was begun in 1891 and the station opened on 3 November 1893, as the headquarters and city fire station for the newly formed Metropolitan Fire Brigade. It was designed by architecture firms Lloyd Taylor & Fitts, and Smith & Johnson, who both won the competition, and combined to produce this striking Australian Queen Anne style building.[1] The building contained living quarters, stables, workshops, and offices. A watchtower was initially staffed 24 hours a day.

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