Melbourne
Bourke Street
Past & present.
The General Post Office fixes the corner of Bourke and Elizabeth streets in the old photographs. Views taken from Swanston Street look along the road in both directions, past trams, awnings and shop signs. Some photographs take in a whole block, while others pick out a single building above the pavement.

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Origins: Melbourne - Foundations of a City
Origins: Melbourne - Foundations of a City
Origins: Melbourne – Foundations of a City is a beautifully crafted hardcover book that traces Melbourne’s early development through rich storytelling and side-by-side historical and modern photography. From the first settlers to steam trains, this edition offers a compelling visual journey through the city’s foundations. Ideal for history enthusiasts, collectors, and those with a passion for Melbourne’s past.
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350 pages, our biggest book yet.