The Lost City of Melbourne

Gus Berger

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English

15 November 2023

Local history; Arts & Architecture - Australian

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In the 1850s, Melbourne was the fastest growing city in the world. "They dreamt big, they built big. It was a city jumping out of its skin". It became an epicentre of film culture and its hotels, restaurants and cafes became world renowned.

However, the attempted 'modernisation' of Melbourne in the 1950s destroyed much of the city, including its elegant cinemas and picture palaces. Our buildings were deemed too Victorian, the opposite of a modern metropolis, and Whelan The Wrecker's demolition blitz began.

Featuring rare archival photography, this book is a revelatory work that allows its audience to reimagine the former glory of the lost city of Melbourne.

By: Gus Berger
Country of Publication: Australia
ISBN: 9780646885445
ISBN 10: 0646885448
Publication Date: 15 November 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active