Celebrating 30,000 maps and plans digitised at the Library
In recognition of a recent significant milestone, we’re exploring some highlights of our substantial Maps Collection.
In recognition of a recent significant milestone, we’re exploring some highlights of our substantial Maps Collection.
Ask a librarian, Collection spotlights:
The Mahlstedt Fire Insurance Plans show Melbourne’s CBD in precise detail. Learn how these incredible resources can be used to track changes to the city throughout the years.
News:
These photographs are part of the State Aerial Survey that was produced by the Department of Crown Lands & Survey between 1945-1965.
People & professions, Such was life:
This year marks the bicentenary of the publication of the first geological map of England and Wales, laying the foundations for geological surveys across the world.
News:
570 Ballarat mining maps, dated between 1870–1890 (approx), are now available to search and view online using our catalogue.
Family Matters is pleased to welcome our February guest blogger, Blair Gatehouse, Digital Resources Graduate. While maps may not be the first resource that spring to mind when investigating your… Read More ›
Cities & towns, Such was life:
The bird’s-eye view is a representation of a city from above and was popular during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. It can be an aerial photograph or a… Read More ›
Buildings & streets, Such was life:
In 1887, Melbourne City Council ordered the renumbering of properties across the city to make houses and businesses easier to find.