1859
Construction Completed at 421 Bourke Street Melbourne. This newly constructed bluestone building becomes home to stock and station agents, Kay Butchart and Co.
1883
421 Bourke Street Melbourne becomes the first branch of Commercial Bank of Australia (now known as Westpac Banking Corporation since 1982).
1892
The Tea Rooms established by Lady Hopetoun in The Block Arcade. Lady Hopetoun, wife of Australia’s First Governor General Lord Hopetoun, establishes the Victorian Ladies Association.
1975
421 Bourke Street becomes home to Kozminsky Jewellers.
Kozminsky Jewellers a well known icon in the Melbourne fashion scene, moves into this freehold premises in 1975 until their relocation in 2018.
Kozminsky Jewellers a well known icon in the Melbourne fashion scene, moves into this freehold premises in 1975 until their relocation in 2018.
1977
Hopetoun Tea Rooms undergo major renovations.
Major renovations at Hopetoun Tea Rooms incorporated William Morris-inspired green and gold wallpaper in Victorian style, which has since become a lasting part of Hopetoun Tea Rooms’ legacy.
Major renovations at Hopetoun Tea Rooms incorporated William Morris-inspired green and gold wallpaper in Victorian style, which has since become a lasting part of Hopetoun Tea Rooms’ legacy.
2020
Hopetoun Tea Rooms shut down in The Block Arcade.
The doors shut for the final time on 19th March 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic and a failed leasing negotiation with the Block Arcade management.
Hopetoun Tea Rooms finds a new home at 421 Bourke Street Melbourne. This iconic 161 year old Melbourne freehold heritage three storey building will become the home for an equally iconic Melbourne heritage brand - 128 year old Hopetoun Tea Rooms. Demolition, design and construction for the new Hopetoun begins.
The doors shut for the final time on 19th March 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic and a failed leasing negotiation with the Block Arcade management.
Hopetoun Tea Rooms finds a new home at 421 Bourke Street Melbourne. This iconic 161 year old Melbourne freehold heritage three storey building will become the home for an equally iconic Melbourne heritage brand - 128 year old Hopetoun Tea Rooms. Demolition, design and construction for the new Hopetoun begins.
2023
Hopetoun Bake Shop opens it’s doors at 22 Mckillop St. The pastry kitchen takes centre stage at Hopetoun Bake Shop where the talented pastry chefs create incredible delights. Hopetoun Tea Co. can also be found in this location with twenty four house blended teas available to try in house or take home.