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Hotham History Project’s Melbourne Streets
North and West Melbourne history group the Hotham History Project has embarked on one of its largest challenges to date, Melbourne Streets, a database that details the history of local streets in the area.
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“A big win for the community”: history signs find a new home
After years of not knowing whether North Melbourne's “beloved” history panels would live on, a new home has been found.
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North Melbourne’s “underutilised” hidden ballroom
Behind the ornate cornices and bow windows of The Arcadian is one of North Melbourne’s best-kept secrets.
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Town Hall bells ring after 30-year silence
After three decades of silence, the chimes from North Melbourne Town Hall’s clock tower bells have rung out again, marking a significant moment in the community’s history.
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The beautiful stories beyond a building’s façade
When looking at the heritage value of a building sometimes its façade can be the sole focus but, according to architectural and urban historian, and heritage consultant, Peter Andrew Barrett, this should not be the case.
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Hopes grow historic gas building can be revamped into a community facility
Community members are hoping a heritage building that was once used as part of a former town gas distribution site in North Melbourne may be rejuvenated into a new social offering.
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North Melbourne Town Hall undergoes restoration works
North Melbourne Town Hall is currently receiving a “much-needed facelift”, after works to restore the façade of the notable building began in late-February.
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North Melbourne heritage review moves forward
City of Melbourne councillors will meet on February 21 to endorse an improved final version of the North Melbourne Heritage Review following public exhibition which took place between August and September last year.
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Asbestos to be removed from historic gas building
The owners of a historic archives building that was once used as part of an old Gas Regulating House in North Melbourne are assessing their options of removing asbestos before maintenance can be undertaken.
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Court House Hotel set to be brought back to life
North Melbourne’s historic Court House Hotel is set to undergo a makeover, according to the venue’s management, casting aside doubt of the building closing for good or falling into the hands of developers.
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Council endorses North Melbourne Heritage Review
“A big win for the community”: history signs find a new home
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