by Mark Hassed | 29 Apr 2024 | Article
What defines a city better than its street corners? A corner gives you a starting point, a destination and a place to turn. It’s furnished with pillar boxes, newsstands and tram stops, and lamp-posts for light and lounging. Where would you be likeliest to find a pub?...
by Mark Hassed | 28 Apr 2024 | Article
The Beswsick Building: A Landmark on Brunswick Street The Beswsick Building, located at 236-252 Brunswick Street in Fitzroy, Melbourne, boasts a rich history dating back to the late 19th century. Here's a glimpse into its past: Construction and Design (1888) Built in...
by Mark Hassed | 25 Apr 2024 | Article
Here is an interesting collection of Fitzroy's gas lamps. Fitzroy's gas...
by Mark Hassed | 22 Apr 2024 | Article
Melbourne had a brush with a unique form of entertainment in the late 19th century: the cyclorama. The Fitzroy Cyclorama, built in 1889, was one of the first two in the city. Unlike its counterpart showcasing Melbourne's own history, the Fitzroy cyclorama offered a...
by Mark Hassed | 14 Apr 2024 | Article
“Beating the Bounds” (or boundaries) is a ceremony of great antiquity from England and Europe, and we have documented stories of the mayor leading the community around Fitzroy in the 1800s. Back in 1858, Fitzroy was created by excising from Melbourne the...
by Mark Hassed | 8 Apr 2024 | Article
Over a century ago postcards from Fitzroy actually existed. Who would have thought?...