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Lonsdale Street
Past & present.

An aerial photograph looks east along Lonsdale Street from Spencer Street. Down on the pavement, the corner with King Street appears in an 1861 photograph, and another view records the law courts at William Street. The hospital buildings appear in a later Rose Series postcard.

Lonsdale 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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