Historical information
The first Wilson Hall was the gift of Sir Samuel Wilson, who offered the University £30,000 in 1874 for this purpose. Building strated in 1878 and the hall was opened in 1882. It was designed in the Perpendicular Gothic style by Joseph Reed, constructed in stone and built on a very generous scale. In 1952 Wilson Hall was damage by fire, and a new hall was built on the site.
The original Wilson Hall was destroyed by fired.
Physical description
Black and white photograph of Wilson Hall, a building in University of Melbourne. It was built in 1890 by Fincham & Hobday.
