Nicholson Place was classified as a public place.

Named ca. 1895. The lane is consistent with with property lines on the map "Plan of town of Melbourne, 1837 A.D first land sales held in Melbourne on 1st June & 1st November 1837" (http://handle.slv.vic.gov.au/10381/119504).

Located at or near: 524-528 Little Lonsdale Street.

Probable or possible origin of name: Mrs Ann Nicholson, adjacent, 530 Little Lonsdale Street, 1895.

Location is approximate.