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History

THE STRAND HOTEL

THEN & NOW THEN & NOW -
Toward the end of the hotel’s life it hosted the ‘Happy Half Hour’ every Friday
History

TROCADERO THEATRE

THEN & NOW THEN & NOW -
The Trocadero Theatre witnessed almost a century of transformations in the inner-west suburb.
History

HOW A SHOPPER’S PARADISE HELPED FOOTSCRAY OVERCOME A STINKY REPUTATION

Peter Dewar Peter Dewar -
Trips to Footscray shopping centre were part of the fabric of living out west.
History

DRINK CINZANO VERMOUTH

GHOST SIGNS GHOST SIGNS -
The Cinzano sign was most likely painted in the late 1950s, when Mr. E. S. Jean ran the grocery.
History

ALTONA’S SEASIDE LANDMARK REIMAGINED

Contributor Contributor -
Through each iteration of the suburb of Altona, the grand old pier has been central.
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HISTORIC RAILWAY BUILDING UNDER RESTORATION

Contributor Contributor -
The volunteers are enthusiastic about the project. We are all retirees, with various trade skills and experience, and we are delighted to be doing something of benefit to the community.
History

GHOST SIGNS

Contributor Contributor -
The Yarra Coffee Palace, a 1914 icon in Yarraville, exudes charm with its brick facade, vintage tobacco advertisements, and a grand hand-painted Coffee Palace sign. 
History

26-30 MURRAY STREET

THEN & NOW THEN & NOW -
These buildings date way back to 1880s.

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