History of the PMI Victorian History Library

Join the Collections Librarian Ellen Coates, on a journey through the fascinating history of Victoria’s second oldest library.

Carlton Chronicles 34

Welcome to the September 2024 edition of Carlton Chronicles (#34).

Looking Back by Chris Lermanis

Here is some further information about the new book from Chris Lermanis being launched on October 14.

101 Greeves Street

101 Greeves Street, Fitzroy has an interesting history relating to James Linacre.

20 Bell Street

20 Bell Street, Fitzroy has had an interesting history with many occupants over the years.

69-79 King William Street

69-79 King William Street, Fitzroy have an interesting history both of the people and the buildings.

Obituary Barry Pullen

Barry Pullen, a subject for our Fitzroy History Project, died recently at the age of 84.

Osborne House

Standing at 40 Nicholson Street, Osborne House boasts a rich history that intertwines with the narrative of Melbourne itself.

Joseph E McGinty

Constable Joseph E McGinty from Ireland ran a business together with his son at 107 Gertrude Street until 1908.

Obituary Laurie O'Brien

A founding member of the Fitzroy History Society, Laurie O'Brien, died recently. Here is a tribute from June Senyard.

1970s Fitzroy in The Age

It's usually nice when Fitzroy is in the newspaper. Justine Costigan lived in Fitzroy for 7 years during the mid-1970s.

Living rough in 1960s Fitzroy

Alan K Jordan created a fascinating social history through his photos. The collection is at the State Library of Victoria.

Tony Birch awarded

Local author, Tony Birch, has won book of the year from The Age newspaper.

Russian House (118 Greeves Street)

Russian House in Fitzroy has a fascinating two-part history, reflecting the evolution of the neighborhood itself.

25/6/24 Corners of Melbourne

Robyn Annear will give a talk at the Fitzroy Library on 25 June about the corners of Melbourne.

The Beswsick Building (236-252 Brunswick Street)

The Beswick Building, built in 1888, is a landmark at 235-252 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy.

Fitzroy's gas lamps

Here's an interesting collection of Fitzroy's historic gas lamps published in 2021, photographed by Rachel Axton.

The Fitzroy Cyclorama

The Fitzroy Cyclorama, built in 1889, was one of the first two in the city of Melbourne.