23/4/24 Gertrude Street talk

23/4/24 Gertrude Street talk

by | 15 Feb 2024 | Article, Past Events

Richard Peterson (architect, heritage consultant, author and academic) will give a talk on the early history of Gertrude Street and the story of 79 Gertrude Street. He will also reflect on his family’s early days in North Fitzroy. 23 April 2024, 7.00pm at Bargoogna...
Ghost signs of Fitzroy

Ghost signs of Fitzroy

by | 14 Feb 2024 | Article

In case you are unfamiliar with the term “ghost sign”, a ghost sign is an old sign that has been preserved on a building for an extended period of time. The sign may be kept because of its nostalgic appeal, or simply due to the indifference of the owner....
Fitzroy People, published 2022

Fitzroy People, published 2022

by | 10 May 2023 | Article

In this publication, Fitzroy People, our research has focussed on twenty personal stories of early inhabitants who lived and or worked in Fitzroy. The enthusiasm, commitment, and collaborative researching of volunteer members of The Fitzroy History Society has enabled...