1900 Fish Market Building The Block Arcade The basic elements such as

The basic elements such as the location of the concourse

Taken from the south bank of the Yarra

A number of buildings in the photo still exist

each version incorporated elements of the classic architectural orders: Doric

1900 Fish Market Building The Block Arcade The basic elements such asA photograph of Melbourne's original Fish Market building, captured in 1900 shortly before its demolition in November of that year. Opened in 1865 on the corner of Flinders and Swanston Streets, this purpose built market featured slate display trays, ice storage, and a central chamber for cart access, processing 12 tons of seafood weekly. After the new Fish Market relocated west to Flinders Street in 1892, the building transitioned to operating as a