140 William Street, Melbourne

Name: 140 William Street
Address: Melbourne, Australia

#420 among attractions in Melbourne

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140 William Street is a 41-storey steel, concrete and glass building located in the eastern side of the central business district of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Constructed between 1969 and 1972, BHP House was designed by the architectural practice Yuncken Freeman alongside engineers Irwinconsult, with heavy influence of contemporary skyscrapers in Chicago, Illinois. The local architects sought technical advice from Bangladeshi-American structural engineer Fazlur Rahman Khan, of renowned American architectural firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, spending ten weeks at its Chicago office in 1968. At the time, BHP House was known to be the tallest steel-framed building and the first office building in Australia to use a “total energy concept” – the generation of its own electricity using BHP natural gas. The name BHP House came from the building being the national headquarters of BHP. BHP House has been included in the Victorian Heritage Register for significance to the State of Victoria for following three reasons: ()

Coordinates: 37°48'57"S, 144°57'31"E

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City of Melbourne (Melbourne CBD)Melbourne Australia

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140 William Street – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Collins Street, Bourke Street Mall, Emporium Melbourne, Royal Arcade.

~1390 ftSE
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Collins Street, Melbourne
7 min walk • Collins Street, a prestigious boulevard in the heart of Melbourne, Australia, is renowned for its high-end shopping and sophisticated charm. This iconic thoroughfare stretches through Melbourne's central business district, flanked by historic architecture and modern...
~1720 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping district, Shopping centre
Bourke Street Mall, Melbourne
9 min walk • Bourke Street Mall is the vibrant heart of Melbourne's bustling shopping district, a pedestrian-only thoroughfare that pulses with the energy of commerce and culture. This iconic strip, situated between Elizabeth Street and Swanston Street, is a prime destination for...
~1990 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Emporium Melbourne, Melbourne
10 min walk • Emporium Melbourne is a contemporary beacon of style and sophistication in the heart of Australia’s fashion capital, Melbourne. Nestled amidst the bustling cityscape on Lonsdale Street, this premier shopping centre is a mecca for fashionistas, food connoisseurs,...
~1610 ftE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Royal Arcade, Melbourne
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Melbourne, the Royal Arcade is a historic shopping centre that exudes Victorian charm. Established in 1870, this architectural gem serves as a grand testament to Melbourne's rich cultural heritage.
~1560 ftE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Block Arcade, Melbourne
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Melbourne, Australia, the Block Arcade stands as a testament to the city's rich architectural heritage and bustling commercial spirit. This elegant shopping centre, with its mosaic-tiled floors and ornate glass canopy, transports visitors to the...
~1850 ftE
Shopping, Shopping centre
St. Collins Lane, Melbourne
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Melbourne, St. Collins Lane is a premier shopping destination that offers a blend of international and local retail experiences. This sophisticated shopping centre, located at 260 Collins Street, is a vibrant part of the city’s bustling retail...
~1150 ftS
Skyscraper, Hotel
Rialto Towers, Melbourne
6 min walk • Rialto is a skyscraper located at 525 Collins Street, in the western side of the central business district of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It was the tallest office building in the Southern Hemisphere when it was constructed.
~1310 ftE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Galleria, Melbourne
7 min walk • 385 Bourke Street is a high-rise office building located in Melbourne, Australia. It is the former head office of the State Bank of Victoria and Commonwealth Bank of Australia.
~1270 ftS
Multimedia exhibits, a cafe and gift shop
Immigration Museum, Melbourne
7 min walk • The Immigration Museum is a museum primarily displaying Australia's immigration history. It is located on Flinders Street in Melbourne, Victoria, in the Old Customs House.
~1580 ftE
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Little Collins Street, Melbourne
8 min walk • Little Collins Street is a minor street in the central business district of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The street runs parallel to and to the north of Collins Street and as a narrow one way lane takes on the name of the wider main street.
~1390 ftS
Bridge
Flinders Street Viaduct, Melbourne
7 min walk • The Flinders Street Viaduct is a railway bridge in Melbourne, Australia. Made up of six tracks of varying ages, it links Flinders Street station to Southern Cross station and forms the main link between the eastern and western parts of the Victorian rail network.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to 140 William Street?

Nearby attractions include Supreme Court of Victoria, Melbourne (4 min walk), Peter Bray Gallery, Melbourne (4 min walk), Bourke Place, Melbourne (4 min walk), 380 Melbourne, Melbourne (4 min walk).

How to get to 140 William Street by public transport?

The nearest stations to 140 William Street:

Tram

Stop 3: William Street • Lines: 86, 86a, 86d, 96, 96d (2 min walk)
Stop 5: Bourke Street • Lines: 58, 58d (2 min walk)

Bus

Bourke Street/Queen Street • Lines: 200, 207, 216, 220, 234, 235, 236, 237, 250, 251, 303, 350, 605 (4 min walk)
Little Collins Street/Queen Street • Lines: 200, 207, 235, 237, 250, 251, 350 (4 min walk)

Train

Flagstaff (8 min walk)
Southern Cross (10 min walk)

Ferry

Port Phillip Ferries (20 min walk)