Athenaeum Library and Theatre
184-192 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 4 floors
- 5 businesses
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141 years standing
- 1885Completed
- 1991Refurbished
- TodayStill standing
2 building permitsFull timeline ↓
About Athenaeum Library and Theatre
Athenaeum Library and Theatre is a four-storey venue on Collins Street, Melbourne, used mainly for performances, conferences and ceremonies. It has a heritage overlay. Smith & Johnson designed the building, and construction started in 1855. The refurbishment was designed by Henry Eli White and built by Turnbull and Dick.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏢 Commercial
- Completed
- 1885
- Construction started
- 1839 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Height
- —
- Floors
- 4
- Footprint
- 1,133 m²
- Architect
- Smith & Johnson
- Businesses
- 5
- Car spaces
- —
- Planning zone
- CCZ1
- Permits on record
- 2
Score cards
Town Hall Station 2 min walk · 14 tram stops within 400 m
89 cafés, 6 grocers, 26 medical within 250 m
92 street trees within 150 m · park 70 m away
37,426 people pass daily nearby · 53 licensed venues within 200 m
Calculated from PTV timetable stops, the City of Melbourne business census, street trees, pedestrian sensors and liquor licences.
The building team
The people and companies behind the design, construction and management of Athenaeum Library and Theatre.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station2 min · 136 m
Train station3 min · 238 m
Tram stop1 min · 115 m
Tram stop1 min · 115 m
Tram stop2 min · 193 m
Straight-line walking estimate. Source: PTV GTFS, CC BY 4.0.
Within a 3-minute walk
Who lives in Melbourne (CBD)
ABS Census 2016 via City of Melbourne (CC BY).
Businesses in Athenaeum Library and Theatre
5 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
Athenaeum Theatre
Bistrot d'Orsay
H & H Jewellery
The Melbourne Athenaeum Library
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at Athenaeum Library and Theatre: listings, news, works, planning and history.
Planning & heritage
Planning controls
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO2Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO2-A9Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designHO504Heritage Overlay: a permit is needed to demolish or change the outside of heritage placesHO587Heritage Overlay: a permit is needed to demolish or change the outside of heritage placesPO1Parking Overlay: controls on how much car parking new development can provideVicmap Planning, © State of Victoria (Department of Transport and Planning), CC BY 4.0. Plain-English summaries are ours. Check the planning scheme for exact controls.
Subdivision & permits
- Building permits on record
- 2
- Estimated cost of works
- About $832k
Costs are estimates declared on permits, not amounts spent. Stages of a project repeat its value, so we group them and count each project once. A value can cover a project spanning several buildings. Our calculation from City of Melbourne building permits, CC BY 4.0.
History of the site
How it's been recorded over time
City of Melbourne Census of Land Use and Employment, since 2002.
Community
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Frequently asked questions
Is Athenaeum Library and Theatre residential or commercial?
Athenaeum Library and Theatre is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as performances, conferences, ceremonies.
When was Athenaeum Library and Theatre built?
Athenaeum Library and Theatre was completed in 1885.
How many floors does Athenaeum Library and Theatre have?
Athenaeum Library and Theatre has 4 floors above ground.
What businesses are in Athenaeum Library and Theatre?
The latest council census counted 5 businesses in Athenaeum Library and Theatre, including Athenaeum Theatre, Bistrot d'Orsay and H & H Jewellery.
Is there office or retail space for lease in Athenaeum Library and Theatre?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built Athenaeum Library and Theatre?
Alfred Smith designed Athenaeum Library and Theatre and Turnbull and Dick built it. The building team section has the sources.
What public transport is near Athenaeum Library and Theatre?
Town Hall Station is the nearest train station, about 2 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Collins St/Swanston St #11, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for Athenaeum Library and Theatre?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO504).
Has any work been done on Athenaeum Library and Theatre recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 2 building permits for Athenaeum Library and Theatre since 2010. The most recent was in March 2023.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athenaeum Library and Theatre | Commercial | — | 4 | 1885 |
| Collins Street Baptist Church | Commercial | 40 m | 10 | 1859 |
| Council House 2 | Commercial | 90 m | 10 | 2006 |
| Kurrajong House | Commercial | 85 m | 10 | 1927 |
That's Built compiles information from public records, research and contributions. Details are checked against multiple sources where possible but may contain errors and aren't professional advice. Sources: City of Melbourne building permits (CC BY 4.0), CLUE building information (CC BY 4.0), CLUE business establishments (CC BY 4.0), Geocoded National Address File (G-NAF) (Open G-NAF EULA (CC BY 4.0 based)). Street View and business details © Google Maps.