Melbourne
Elizabeth Street
Past & present.
Look south along Elizabeth Street and the railway station closes the view. From Bourke Street the Kerr Brothers photographed that long approach, with traffic between the shopfronts. Elsewhere in the chapter, a photograph of the cable system being taken out records the work beneath the road as the trams changed.
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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.