Historical information

The land for this building was granted to the Benevolent Society by James Atkinson in 1850. Tenders were being called for a new "Benevolent Asylum" in 1855, the foundation stone having been laid and by 1856 the first part of the Hospital was completed.

Significance

This photo taken in 1860 shows the very first building made from local bluestone.
The hospital is thought to be the first such building in Victoria

Physical description

Black and white photograph of Bluestone 2 story building with verandah and paling fence