The Commonwealth Block, Melbourne

Name: The Commonwealth Block, Melbourne
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SKU: 9781743323694
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A Historical Archaeology

By Jeremy Smith and Dr Sarah Hayes and Justin McCarthy and Professor Richard Mackay and Kristal Buckley and Geoff Hewitt and Tim Murray and Barbara Minchinton and Charlotte Smith

Series: Studies in Australasian Historical Archaeology

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The Commonwealth Block, Melbourne provides an engaging exploration of archaeological, historical, and oral narratives linked to the iconic Melbourne site. The book offers insights into its transformation through time, highlighting its significance in understanding urban and social change. This compelling work intertwines tales of the people and events that have shaped this vibrant Australian city space.
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by historical sites and urban archaeology. It offers unique insights into the rich tapestry of Melbourne's history by exploring its architectural heritage and cultural significance through a detailed examination of an iconic site. With contributions from experts, it's a treasure trove of information for history enthusiasts and those interested in the preservation of cultural landmarks.

The Commonwealth Block, Melbourne

This groundbreaking book reports on almost three decades of excavations conducted on the Commonwealth Block the area of central Melbourne bordered by Little Lonsdale, Lonsdale, Exhibition and Spring streets.

This groundbreaking study delves into the complex social, cultural and economic history of Melbourne’s forgotten Commonwealth Block.

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For much of the 19th and 20th centuries, Melbourne's Little Lonsdale—locally known as 'Little Lon'—was notorious as a foul slum and brothel district, occupied by the itinerant and the criminal. The stereotype of 'slumdom' defined 'Little Lon' in the minds of Melbournians and became entrenched in Australian literature and popular culture.

The Commonwealth Block, Melbourne tells a different story. This ground-breaking book reports on almost three decades of excavations conducted on the Commonwealth Block—the area of central Melbourne bordered by Little Lonsdale, Lonsdale, Exhibition, and Spring streets. Since the 1980s, archaeologists and historians have pieced together the rich and complex history of this area, revealing a working-class and immigrant community that was much more than just a slum. The Commonwealth Block, Melbourne delves into the complex social, cultural, and economic history of this forgotten community.

Series: Studies in Australasian Historical Archaeology

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The book The Commonwealth Block, Melbourne is praised for its comprehensive exploration of the Little Lon project, weaving together various research perspectives to engage with themes in Australian historical and urban archaeology. It demonstrates the significant growth of Australian historical archaeology since the late 1980s and serves as a valuable resource for those interested in understanding urban archaeology and subaltern communities.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781743323694

Publisher: Sydney University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 March 2019

Country: Australia

Imprint: Sydney University Press

Illustration: 66 b&w ill., 6 col. ill.

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 297.0mm

Weight: 400g

Pages: 146

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Barbara Minchinton Charlotte Smith Dr Sarah Hayes Geoff Hewitt History & Military Jeremy Smith Justin McCarthy Kristal Buckley Non-Fiction Professor Richard Mackay Series: Studies in Australasian Historical Archaeology Tim Murray

About the Author

Tim Murray is the Charles La Trobe Professor of Archaeology at La Trobe University.

Kristal Buckley is a lecturer in cultural heritage at Deakin University.

Sarah Hayes is a historical archaeologist in the heritage and indigeneity stream of the Alfred Deakin Institute for Citizenship and Globalisation.

Geoff Hewitt is a consulting archaeologist.

Justin McCarthy is an archaeologist and the Managing Director of heritage consulting firm Austral Archaeology Pty Ltd.

Richard Mackay is the founder and 'Director of Possibilities' at Mackay Strategic, and an adjunct professor of archaeology at La Trobe University.

Barbara Minchinton is an independent researcher and volunteer at the Public Record Office Victoria.

Charlotte Smith is a curator emeritus at Museums Victoria.

Jeremy Smith is Heritage Victoria's Principal Archaeologist, and has been a member of the Archaeology Advisory Committee of the Victorian Heritage Council since 2002.

Bronwyn Woff was the Research Assistant for the La Trobe University Commonwealth Block Project between 2015 and 2017.

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