In the 1890s the buildings were known as the Government Buildings or Government Offices prior to the Treasury being situated in the building.[1][2]
The location was considered as significant in that the site of the founding of the city of Perth in 1829 was on the north west corner of the complex.[3]
The buildings contained a range of government departments and office until the late 20th century.[4][5]
The Premier of Western Australia had offices in the building in the 1920s, and in 1929 protests focused on gathering in front of the buildings were conducted by unemployed.[6][7]
In the early 21st century, the building was re-developed.[8][9] It became part of the revitalised Cathedral Square complex, with the name State Buildings.[10]
↑ "UNEMPLOYED IN PERTH". Western Argus. 35 (2042). Western Australia. 23 July 1929. p.23. Retrieved 11 November 2017– via National Library of Australia.
↑ "Controversy surrounds the redevelopment scheme for the Old Treasury Building, Perth, with the Lord Mayor opposing the project.(WESTERN AUSTRALIA)", Architecture Australia, Architecture Media, 95 (5): 16(1), 1 September 2006, ISSN0003-8725
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