East End in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia — Oceania

32-38 Bourke Street

Photographed by Dean Barton-Ancliffe, June 3, 2026

1. 32-38 Bourke Street Marker

Inscription. 32-38 Bourke Street

Built 1892

Architect E. E. Kilburn

Classified

Erected by National Trust of Australia - Victoria.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.

Location. 37° 48.691′ S, 144° 58.328′ E. Marker is in Melbourne, Victoria. It is in East End. It is at the intersection of Bourke Street and Harwood Place, on the left when traveling east on Bourke Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 32-38 Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Oceania,

in Australasia,

in the Pacific Ocean,

in South Pacific,

on the Pacific Rim,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Palace 1840 - 1919 (here, next to this marker); The Palace 1934 - 2007 (a few steps from this marker); Bourke Street c1900. (within shouting distance of this marker); The Salvation Army Temple (within

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shouting distance of this marker); The Windsor Hotel (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Victorian Houses of Parliament (about 120 meters away); Scotch College (about 150 meters away); Adam Lindsay Gordon 1932 (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Melbourne.

Also see . . . 32-38 Bourke Street. Victorian Heritage Database

This place is included on the Victorian Heritage Inventory, for its potential to contain historical archaeological remains associated with the settlement and growth of early Melbourne. Under the terms of the Heritage Act 2017 there is protection for all historical archaeology sites and objects in the state.

(Submitted on June 15, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria.)

32-38 Bourke Street Marker from Bourke Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Dean Barton-Ancliffe, June 3, 2026

2. 32-38 Bourke Street Marker from Bourke Street

Credits. This page was last revised on July 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 15, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria. This page has been viewed 14 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 15, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.