Milton House

Milton House

The Melbourne audio-guided tour draws your attention to Milton House, on Flinders Lane. With its three storeys, this fine building deserves a look, as it is among the rare examples of Art Nouveau architecture in the city.

A rare witness of Art Nouveau

Milton House was built in 1901 by the architects Sydney Smith and Ogg, but it is thought that most of its details are the work of their consultant Robert Haddon, the leading representative of Art Nouveau in Melbourne in the early 20th century. Originally, the building was a private hospital, built for an eminent surgeon, a pioneer of his specialty. As Art Nouveau is little represented in the city, Milton House is a precious testimony to it.

What there is to see

The facade of Milton House stands out for its curved lines, its floral motifs and its Art Nouveau details, rare in a city rather marked by Victorian architecture and modernism. The building bears witness to the medical history of Melbourne and the taste of an era for this elegant and refined style, to be admired from the street.

Practical information

Milton House is on Flinders Lane, in the centre of Melbourne. The facade can be seen freely from the street. As the building is occupied by offices and private activities, interior access is generally not open to visitors; you admire its architecture from the outside.

How old is Milton House ?

It was built in 1901 and is among the rare examples of Art Nouveau architecture in Melbourne.

What was Milton House originally used for ?

It was a private hospital, built for an eminent surgeon, a pioneer of his specialty in Melbourne.