69-79 King William Street
By Peter Woods The first sales of land in the Port Philip District were held in Sydney when, on 13th February 1839 Thomas Walker purchased Portion 70 of 28 acres in the parish of Jika Jika for approximately £200. Shortly thereafter he sold the land to Robert Saunders...
Osborne House
40 Nicholson Street Standing proudly at 40 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy, Osborne House boasts a rich history that intertwines with the narrative of Melbourne itself. Often regarded as the oldest documented house in Fitzroy, this grand structure holds within its walls...
Russian House (118 Greeves Street)
118 Greeves Street, Fitzroy Russian House in Fitzroy has a fascinating two-part history, reflecting the evolution of the neighborhood itself. Life as the Friendly Societies Dispensary (1884-1960s) Built in 1884, the grand Victorian building began its life as the...
The Beswsick Building (236-252 Brunswick Street)
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...
The Fitzroy Cyclorama
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...
10/5/25 Visit an 1851 Bluestone cottage
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Heritage Festival coming to Victoria
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See what kinds of bones, bottles and buttons have been hiding dormant under the floorboards of 80 Webb Street....
North Fitzroy underwent significant development in the 1880s boom as the population of the area grew by 10,000 people....
The stretch of Greeves Street, Fitzroy from Brunswick Street to Mahoney Street is a very intact and homogeneous Victorian streetscape....
The Zanoni Hotel was on south west corner of Rae and Reid Streets, Fitzroy North....
The National Trust's 2025 Australia Heritage Festival is coming to Victoria from 18 April - 18 May 2025....