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Marvellous Melbourne
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We are still surprised, even as a resident, by some of the amazing older buildings tucked away in our city. Melbourne’s signature style is mixing the old with the new: innovative modern architecture sits right next to elaborate residences from the ‘Marvellous Melbourne’ era. Dean-Melbourne has a great collection of images cataloguing both here. We wanted to share some of the city’s older secrets with readers who haven’t been here. More below.

The Labassa house in Caulfied, built in 1890

Above:Victorian era terrace houses in Albert Park, built it 1882

Mannerist styled terrace houses on Royal Parade, Parkville, built in 1888

The detailed work in the mouldings and architraves is amazing. These are from the interior of the Werribee Park Mansion built in 1874, which is still the largest private residence in Victoria. Click here for brief run-down on the main older architectural styles of Melbourne homes.

[ Image from Dean-Melbourne]

Comments (7)

Cool. I had a look at Dean-Melbourne's flickr site, and, what do you know, I used to live at one of these buildings:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/deanmelbourne/303272591/in/set-72157606687058853/

Nice huh? My boyfriend threw up in that tower after betting that he could drink 10 jugs of beer. Turns out he couldn't.

posted by Kah on October 14th 2008 at 2:08pm
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Like Granddad always said:
"If it ain't Baroque - Don't fix it"

posted by bepsf on October 14th 2008 at 2:08pm
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Dreamy, thanks so much for posting!

posted by visualingual on October 14th 2008 at 3:03pm
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Gorgeous...

Always wanted to visit. Now you've given me more reasons. Good on ya, mate! ;-P

posted by nashdp on October 14th 2008 at 5:17pm
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Melbourne is definitely fortunate to have such a beautifully preserved architectural history. Many other Australian cities are not so fortunate.

posted by MsUnreliable on October 14th 2008 at 5:20pm
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I lived in one of those buildings (!!!). I am now officially homesick for Melbourne. Darn US citizenship.

posted by terremotia on October 15th 2008 at 4:57am
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I'm visiting Melbourne in a few weeks. I'm excited!

(Not about the long flight though.)