Autumn architecture.

Continuing my ramblings around Melbourne looking at architecture, this one is of Victoria Barracks, St Kilda Road in full Autumn colour. My first full time job was at the Barracks, working in the much less glamorous buildings behind the main bluestone building in this photo.

This now heritage-listed building, which still houses Department of Defence administrative branches, was started in 1856 and completed in 1872.

It was originally built as accommodation for British Imperial troops garrisoned in colonial Melbourne. Some of the troops garrisoned here were involved in dealing with the Eureka Rebellion at Ballarat.

[Diana]

A great shot of this beautiful building dressed in autumn colours. Interesting info too.

[Kartia]

Lovely highlights on the creeper. I've never seen this building when I've been in Melbourne. Great tour thanks.

[Susan Wakely]

Great looking building.

[Joan Robillard]

Nice shot

[haskar]

Beautiful composition and texture.

[Rob Z]

What a great photo - I love how the vine is so well trimmed and well behaved.

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Nice shot

[Islandgirl]

Wonderful architecture and autumn vines growing on the buildings!

[Suzanne]

Thankyou all for your visit and supportive comments. Much appreciated.
@ludwigsdiana @kartia @wakelys @joansmor @haskar @robz @elisasaeter @radiogirl

[Jane Pittenger]

Beautiful light and the ivy really looks nice with the bricks

[Suzanne]

Thankyou. The vines are beautiful at this time of year.
@jgpittenger

[borof]

It looks like a serious massive building. Nice shot.

[Suzanne]

It is a massive building, made of bluestone.
@borof