Description
This classic book offers an insight into Melbourne’s architecture during the late 19th and early 20th century.
Melbourne had rapidly expanded by the 1880s, due to the gold rush in the 1850s, and became one of the largest and wealthiest cities in the British Empire. It was later known as Marvellous Melbourne, representing its wealth and grandeur. The city was booming in business and banking and money poured in from overseas coupled with gold fortunes. The number of magnificent buildings built during this period is evidence of Melbourne’s status and her prospects; their size and grandeur of design are measures of the optimism and pride of Melbourne citizens. Lavish office buildings up to twelve storeys high rivalled those of New York, London, and Chicago; grand and elaborate institutions, coffee palaces, theatres, cinemas and hotels reflected the fashion and culture of this era.
This pictorial book features original and updated information from a 1980s school art project. It captures historic buildings and institutions that were demolished, forgotten and currently standing. This book reveals the change and development that Melbourne has experienced over the years and is dedicated to preserving the remaining heritage architecture Melbourne has to offer.
Specifications:
Publisher: Self-published
Year: 2023
Format: Hardback
Pages: 189pp
ISBN: 9780646889368
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