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Collins Street
Past & present.

Scots’ Church and the bank façades appear among the Collins Street photographs. At the corner with King Street, a historical view records the Federal Coffee Palace. The Bank of New South Wales comparison follows both the Collins Street site and the preserved façade at the University of Melbourne.

Collins Street, then & now.

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Origins: Melbourne - Foundations of a City

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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.

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