No 2 Goods Shed

The two-storey office block at south-east corner has a central tower with stucco decoration to the main door surround and the VR insignia with a crown above the east facade and a pediment with the construction date '1889'.

[1] The No 2 Goods Shed was built in 1889–90 to replace previous timber and corrugated iron structures which had proved inadequate for the increased freight experienced in Melbourne during the boom years of the 1880s.

[2] As part of the redevelopment of Melbourne Docklands, the shed was cut in half with the construction of the Collins Street extension.

The northern part of the shed was redeveloped by Equiset Grollo Group,[3] with the construction of a tall black glass 'Lantern' building and refurbishment of the interior, designed by Elenberg Fraser.

[4] The southern half (known as The Goods Shed, 707 Collins Street) was developed by the Walker Corporation,[5] and has been restored and converted to offices for Pearson Australia, and Penguin Random House.