Beechworth Historic Buildings - Guide to the famous and historic Beechworth Buildings

Historic Beechworth Buildings

The Stone Lock-Up Beechworth

The Stone Lock Up Beechworth The Stone Lock-Up in Beechworth is located in the area known as the Police Paddocks, or Police Reserve. This area is behind the main Ford Street Historic Precinct buildings and can be accesses by Ford Street, High Street or Williams Street. Beechworth's Stone Lock-Up was originally used as the Police remand lock-up for Beechworth Prisoners awaiting trial at the nearby Beechworth Courthouse. Male prisoners where held in the left cell and females in the right cell.

Beechworth Courthouse

The Beechworth Courthouse is an impressive stone building that is prominent amidst the Beechworth Historic Precinct in Ford Street. The Courthouse was constructed in 1858 by Smith, Bank & Chambers at a cost of 3730 pounds. Originally it was only a small courtroom with offices either side and a rear wing which housed the Sheriff and his Deputy. Extensions were completed by John Steven sin 1865 at a cost of 1499 pounds.

Beechworth Telegraph Station

The Beechworth Telegraph Station is one of the first buildings you will encounter in the Beechworth Historic Precinct as you arrive from the centre of town along Ford Street. The building was opened as a Telegraph Station on 21st January 1858 having been built by contractors McLuckie & Carter at a cost of 1,100 pounds. With an electric telegraph line in place between Melbourne and Albury the Beechworth Telegraph Station soon became an essential source of sending and receiving information.

Beechworth Gold Office and Sub-Treasury

The Beechworth Gold Office and Sub-Treasury is located in Ford Street and is one of the most significant buildings within the Beechworth Historic Precinct. Beechworth's Gold Office and Sub-Treasury was constructed in 1858 by contractors Martell and Rogers at a total cost of 892 pounds. The building was expanded in 1861 by contractors Dalrymple and Simmie to include an additional two offices and a strongroom at a cost of 525 pounds.

Bank of Victoria Beechworth

Bank of Victoria Beechworth The old Bank of Victoria building in Beechworth was built in 1867 to replace an earlier large bank that had been destroyed by fire. The Bank of Victoria building features arched windows on the ground floor and a small cast-iron balcony above the main entrance. Inside is the original gold vault which was used when the building was a gold office. And an impressive crystal chandelier. The original toilet blocks, servants' quarters and balcony have been restored and a Victorian-style fountain has been installed in a fine stone pool within the garden area. This is overseen by wrought-iron gates.

Beechworth Town Hall

The Beechworth town hall and erect a double storey building. Early on the hall also served as a Court of Petty Sessions, with the magistrate seated in an elaborate carved chair. Kerosene chandeliers illuminated the hall for social occasions. Adjacent are the Beechworth Town Hall Gardens 1875, when botanist Ferdinard von Mueller donated trees.