The precinct includes Melbourne's oldest prison, the historic Magistrate's Court and former Police City Watch House and has been the heart of crime, law and order in Melbourne since the 1840's. Bushranger Ned Kelly and notorious gangster Squizzy Taylor have spent time within its walls. The RMIT Alumni Courtyard is adjacent to the historic site and is 100% open air and is positioned to receive the sun from dawn to dusk.