The Manchester Unity Building is home to a handful of residents and just over 100 small businesses. As well as countless patrons, it attracts thousands of visitors every year, including participants in the Melbourne Opera House tours.
Do you have family members who worked on or in the building in its early days?
Have you toured the building? If so, would you like to share your experience?
You are invited to publish here stories or comments of interest. Also welcome are any documents, pictures of memorabilia, or relevant historical information.
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Hello, my name is Beverley Bovell my friend and I went on the Breakfast Tour this morning . What a wonderful day we had, at the Manchester Unity Building.
Firstly breakfast was lovely with the staff to the Bubbles and then breaky.
I was very impressed with Chloe and Kim. Chloe was very knowledgeable she made the tour so enjoyable. I grew up in a fibro house in Maidstone, which had deco features. I loved my day, at Manchester Unity.
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My Grandfather was Grand Secretary Walter Best. I will be booking a tour as we have heard a lot about his time with IOOF.“
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Does any one remember the Booth in the foyer on the right hand side of the lifts.?
It belonged to Decane's Hairdresser on the 3rd Floor. I sat in it and took appointments .“
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Hi I worked for Decane's Hairdressers on the 3rd floor,in 1965, there used to be a small booth in the foyer to the right side of the lifts, I was one of girls that sat in this booth and took appointments for ladies wishing to have their hair done. The Booth had a wind up photo and you could ring the receptionist on the 3rd floor to tell them about the appointment. I have yet to find anyone that I know that remembers seeing this booth.“
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I visited the building in April 2014 and due to lack of time did not see all that I wished to. What a magnificent and beautiful building. I have several images which I took of the ground floor foyer which will continue to serve as a fond reminder of my visit. Wonderful place! I hope to visit again later this year if at all possible.“
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Hi, I'm after information/old photos on the original shops that occupied the arcade and lower levels in the 1930's. I'm particularly interested in a millinery store called A Bandbox Creations that was in the arcade sometime during the 1930's. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks.“
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hi, Iv been searching for information on the original stores that occupied the arcade and lower levels in the 1930. Would there be such a listing or information? I'm particularly interested in information/old photos on a millinery shop that was in the arcade called A Bandbox Creations.
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.“
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I worked for Manchester Unity years ago and have fond memories working in this beautiful building and working with wonderful friends......“
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Hi and firstly congratulations on the maintenance and historical preservation of such a beautiful Melbourne icon. It is wonderful to see people take such pride in the history of these buildings!
Secondly my great grandfather completed the illustrations in the foyer of the building, apparently Marcus Barlow was a supporter of his work. Do you have any records or documentation around these friezes? I would be so excited if there were! Thanks so much.“
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I have just had the pleasure of viewing the video tour of this magnificent building. What a treat!
Dr Kia, your commitment and dedication to it's restoration is truly inspirational. Bravo. Melbourne is incredibly fortunate to have you.“
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