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Queen Street
Past & present.

The 1858 view of the Oriental Bank takes Queen Street back to the early years of Melbourne’s banking district. The Registrar General’s and Titles Office appears further up the street. At the market end, the photographs open out from stone façades to the wider view along Victoria Street.

Queen 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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