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...
Fitzroy Street virtual tour
Hidden Melbourne has published a virtual tour of one of Fitzroy's most interesting streets – Fitzroy Street. The virtual tour features twenty 360° panoramas taken at all the cross streets and highlights the diverse and fascinating architecture of Fitzroy Street. View...
Mission of the Holy Redeemer (170 Leicester Street)
170 Leicester Street, Fitzroy A red-brick church-like building in Leicester Street, Fitzroy gives no clues as to its fascinating, though short-lived, moment of glory. This edited extract from Laurie O'Brien's article in Fitzroy: Melbourne's First Suburb brings to life...fitzroyhistorysociety.org.au
15/3/25 MacRobertson the chocolate king walking tour
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Former Aboriginal Church of Christ
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15/11/24 Fitzroy people 2 book launch
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East Melbourne Historical Society AGM
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Advice to members of past event, the launch of our new book, Fitzroy People 2....
Join us at 10.00am on 15 March 2025 for a fascinating 2.5 hour walking tour of MacRobertson, the chocolate king of Fitzroy....
In 1859, the Bible Christian Church was constructed at the south east corner of Gore and Greeves Streets (278 Gore Street)....
Join us on 15 November 2024 at 6.30pm for a free event, the book launch of Fitzroy People 2....
The East Melbourne Historical Society will hold their 25th AGM on 16 October 2024. Guests are welcome....