Russell Street Police Headquarters, Melbourne

Name: Russell Street Police Headquarters
Address: Melbourne, Australia

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Russell Street Police Headquarters, Melbourne

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Russell Street Police Headquarters in Melbourne, on the north-eastern corner of Russell and La Trobe Streets, was well known as the headquarters of the Victoria Police through the second half of the 20th century, and was often referred to simply as 'Russell Street'. ()

Opened: 29 April 1943 (81 years ago)Floors: 16Coordinates: 37°48'30"S, 144°57'58"E

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City of Melbourne (Melbourne CBD)Melbourne Australia

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Russell Street Police Headquarters – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Melbourne Central, Queen Victoria Village, Old Melbourne Gaol, RMIT Melbourne City campus.

~1180 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Neighbourhood
Melbourne Central, Melbourne
6 min walk • Melbourne Central is a vibrant and expansive shopping centre nestled in the heart of Melbourne, Australia. This architectural marvel is not just a shopping destination but a cultural hub that reflects the city's dynamic spirit.
~730 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre, Edwardian architecture
Queen Victoria Village, Melbourne
4 min walk • Queen Victoria Village, more commonly known as QV Melbourne, is a prominent shopping and lifestyle precinct nestled in the heart of Melbourne, Australia. This urban village is a blend of retail, dining, and leisure, offering a diverse experience to locals and tourists...
~320 ftNW
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Old Melbourne Gaol, Melbourne
2 min walk • Steeped in history and shrouded in mystery, the Old Melbourne Gaol stands as a stark reminder of Australia's colonial past. Situated in the heart of the city of Melbourne, this bluestone building once functioned as a prison, holding and executing some of Australia's...
~940 ftW
Universities and schools, Shopping, Bookshop
RMIT Melbourne City campus, Melbourne
5 min walk • The Melbourne City campus of the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology is located in the city centre of Melbourne in Victoria, Australia. It is sometimes referred to as "RMIT City" and the "RMIT Quarter" of the city in the media.
~1180 ftNW
Museum, Postmodern architecture
RMIT Design Hub, Melbourne
6 min walk • The RMIT Design Hub is a design hub that houses research, archive, exhibition and studio space of the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology in Melbourne, Australia. Completed in May 2012 the Design Hub was designed by Sean Godsell Architects in association with Peddle Thorp Architects.
~1200 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping district
Swanston Street, Melbourne
6 min walk • Swanston Street is a major thoroughfare in the centre of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is one of the main streets of the Melbourne central business district and was laid out in 1837 as part of the original Hoddle Grid.
~920 ftW
37°48'27"S • 144°57'47"E
Hardrock, Melbourne
5 min walk • Climbing, Game and entertainment center
~1110 ftSW
Cultural hub in 19th-century buildings
State Library of Victoria, Melbourne
6 min walk • The State Library Victoria is the main library of the Australian state of Victoria. Located in Melbourne, it was established in 1854 as the Melbourne Public Library, making it Australia's oldest public library and one of the first free libraries in the world.
~970 ftNW
Baths, Sport venue, Sport
City Baths, Melbourne
5 min walk • The City Baths, located at 420 Swanston Street, Melbourne, Australia, opened in 1904 as public baths, with swimming pools and bathing facilities. Extensively renovated in the early 1980s, it is now considered one of Melbourne's most architecturally and historically significant buildings.
~840 ftN
Church
Lygon Street Christian Chapel, Melbourne
5 min walk • Lygon Street Christian Chapel is an Evangelical church in the inner-city suburb of Carlton, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, built in 1865, and designed by architect W.M. Moore. The services were led by a 'preacher'. The preacher prior to February 1867 was American Reverend H.S. Earl. He was replaced by fellow Americans T.J. Gore and G.L.
~1520 ftSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Her Majesty's Theatre, Melbourne
8 min walk • Her Majesty's Theatre is a 1,700 seat theatre in Melbourne's East End Theatre District, Australia. Built in 1886, it is located at 219 Exhibition Street, Melbourne.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Russell Street Police Headquarters?

Nearby attractions include Former Melbourne Magistrates' Court, Melbourne (1 min walk), Old Melbourne Gaol, Melbourne (2 min walk), Abode318, Melbourne (3 min walk), Emily McPherson College of Domestic Economy, Melbourne (3 min walk).

How to get to Russell Street Police Headquarters by public transport?

The nearest stations to Russell Street Police Headquarters:

Bus

La Trobe Street/Russell Street • Lines: 200, 207 (1 min walk)
Old Melbourne Gaol/Russell Street • Lines: 200, 207 (2 min walk)

Tram

Stop 7: Russell Street • Lines: 30, 35 (2 min walk)
Stop 8: Exhibition Street • Lines: 30, 30d, 35 (4 min walk)

Train

Melbourne Central (6 min walk)
Parliament (11 min walk)

Ferry

Port Phillip Ferries (34 min walk)