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About this place
Look inside the tiled arcade of the building the city identifies as Melbourne’s first with escalators.
The record
Comparison: Buildings in Melbourne fitted with escalators.
Historic first installation; the claim does not mean all machinery or interiors are original.
Visiting
Check the linked visitor information for current opening, entry and booking arrangements.
Access requirements and opening arrangements should be checked with the operator. Occasion tags are editorial suggestions. They do not certify accessibility or opening hours.
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Sources
Sources checked 23 September 2026. A publisher’s claim is attributed; it is not a complete independent survey.
- City of Melbourne
Supports the specific claim and comparison described above.