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                    Historical architectural drawing of an ornate building front, labelled 'Elevation to Errol Street'
                    City of Melbourne Libraries provides a range of physical and digital resources to help you create a family tree, research history within the City of Melbourne, or simply browse through some photos.
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                    Southbank from the sky: 1950s and 1960s

                    The changing face of Carlton

                    • Family history

                      Ancestry and findmypast are keys to discovering your family history. Find out how to access them and plan your visit to one of our branches.

                    • History of your house

                      Is your house in the City of Melbourne? Learn about its history with these digital and physical resources.

                    • Research

                      Have you seen City of Melbourne’s interactive maps? Did you know you can access thousands of historical images or a huge range of digital resources?

                    • Self-guided walks

                      Explore the city and surrounds on foot, and discover the stories behind our buildings, landmarks and natural features. The streets are a rich archive of our local history. Our walks help you navigate these public spaces.

                    • Books for sale

                      Have a look at some of the great books we have for sale about local history.

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