The Ballarat Mining Exchange

History

The Mining Exchange building was constructed in Lydiard Street, Ballarat in 1887-9.

Foundation stones for this building, the Fine Art Gallery and the Old Colonists Association building, all in this section of Lydiard Street, were laid on 21 June 1887, Queen Victoria's Jubilee Day.

It was designed by the local architect C. D. Figgis, and replaced an earlier stock exchange established at the corner of Sturt and Lydiard Streets.

As early as 1857, the buying and selling of shares took place as a result of the formation of mining companies, necessary to finance the costly deep sinking of mines. Groups combined to provide funds and shares were made available to the general public.

As a result a new class of person arose whose livelihood was in the dealing of shares.

The Mining Exchange building comprises a two storey block of shops at the front and a large single storey exchange hall at the rear. A central entrance in the symmetrical front facade leads to the main exchange hall, which is itself flanked internally by arcaded brokers' booths with arched clerestorey windows above, and a call room at the rear. The bull nose, corrugated iron roof of the main hall is supported on light trusses, principally formed of tension rods. Internally a bow fronted balcony projects above the entrance, set within an open elliptical archway with matching archways either side.

Mining Exchange

The Mining Exchange underwent a major refurbishment and still retains many of the heritage features which make it an appealing venue for a wide range of events.

The venue is also suitable for corporate and private functions such as fashion parades, wine exhibitions, product launches, weddings, cocktail parties, exhibitions, markets and fundraising events.

The Mining Exchange has many unique features to make any occasion memorable including 130 seats which can be configured to suit any event, 18 alcoves, a fully equipped commercial kitchen and slab floor heating set to 21C.

The venue also has a more intimate room for smaller functions and corporate meetings. This room is carpeted and has electric wall heating.

Off street parking is available.

❊ Address ❊

℅ Wadawurrung
⊜ 8 - 12 Lydiard Street North Ballarat 3350 View Map
✆ Telephone: (03) 5333 4242

❊ Web Links ❊

➼ www.ballarat.com.au

➼ www.ballarat.com.au

❊ Also See... ❊

➼ Her Majesty's Theatre | Ballarat

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The Ballarat Mining Exchange was built between 1887-9, and was used for trading of shares in mining companies during the gold rush. The Ballarat Mining Exchange is one of those historic venues that simply look amazing. Managed by Her Majest's Theatre the venue consists of a large main hall with smaller rooms off to the sides. History The Mining Exchange building was constructed in Lydiard Street, Ballarat in 1887-9. Foundation stones for this building, the Fine Art Gallery and the Old Colonists Association building, all in this section of Lydiard Street, were laid on 21 June 1887, Queen Victoria's Jubilee Day. It was designed by the local architect C. D. Figgis, and replaced an earlier stock exchange established at the corner of Sturt and Lydiard Streets. As early as 1857, the buying and selling of shares took place as a result of the formation of mining companies, necessary to finance the costly deep sinking of mines. Groups combined to provide funds and shares were made available to the general public. As a result a new class of person arose whose livelihood was in the dealing of shares. The Mining Exchange building comprises a two storey block of shops at the front and a large single storey exchange hall at the rear. A central entrance in the symmetrical front facade leads to the main exchange hall, which is itself flanked internally by arcaded brokers' booths with arched clerestorey windows above, and a call room at the rear. The bull nose, corrugated iron roof of the main hall is supported on light trusses, principally formed of tension rods. Internally a bow fronted balcony projects above the entrance, set within an open elliptical archway with matching archways either side. Mining Exchange The Mining Exchange underwent a major refurbishment and still retains many of the heritage features which make it an appealing venue for a wide range of events. The venue is also suitable for corporate and private functions such as fashion parades, wine exhibitions, product launches, weddings, cocktail parties, exhibitions, markets and fundraising events. The Mining Exchange has many unique features to make any occasion memorable including 130 seats which can be configured to suit any event, 18 alcoves, a fully equipped commercial kitchen and slab floor heating set to 21C. The venue also has a more intimate room for smaller functions and corporate meetings. This room is carpeted and has electric wall heating. Off street parking is available.