Our Jewel of Jewels – Block Arcade

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Still visible, the bluestone foundations are a reminder of the rich history of this remarkable building.
Purchased in 1837 at one of Melbourne’s earliest auctions by William Briscoe & Son for the princely sum of
eighteen pounds, the site was transformed into Briscoe’s Bulk Grain Store. Considered a magnificent construction of its time in 1883 it was sold to a name that was to become synonymous with Melbourne – the
George Brothers. This was the first Georges Store in Melbourne, an exclusive emporium that catered to high society.
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