This faithful reproduction of Melbourne and Its Suburbs, 1879 captures the city at a defining moment in its growth—when grand boulevards, expanding tram lines, and gold-era wealth shaped a metropolis in motion. From the heart of Hotham (now North Melbourne) to the leafy reaches of Hawthorne (today’s Hawthorn), the map charts the early contours of a city still finding its rhythm.
You’ll trace familiar names—St Kilda, Collingwood, Fitzroy, Carlton, Caulfield—and discover ones that time has since transformed. Sandridge is now Port Melbourne; Emerald Hill became South Melbourne; and Hotham evolved into the North Melbourne we know today.
Drawn with exquisite precision, the map reveals road grids, suburban boundaries, and the early sprawl that foreshadowed modern Melbourne’s vast layout. Every line and serif retains the craftsmanship of 19th-century cartography, offering a tactile connection to the city’s formative years.
Printed from archival sources on premium art stock, this piece celebrates both the artistry and geography of old Melbourne—a striking wall addition for historians, collectors, or anyone with roots in Victoria’s capital.
Fun Fact: In 1879, horse trams were the main mode of suburban travel in Melbourne. Electric trams wouldn’t appear until the 1880s, reshaping how locals moved through these very streets.
What's Included?
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About The Art
- Printed on premium quality 230gsm paper with archival inks
- Made to order in Melbourne
- Framed with locally sourced sustainable timber
- Framed prints have a white matboard (passepartout)
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Print only prints include a minimum 10mm white border as part of the final print size. Refer size guide here.
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Please note our prints are vintage reproductions, and as such, they may exhibit blemishes, ageing, imperfections, discolouration, and scratches, which we believe reflects their authentic vintage character.
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Please also note that final print colours may vary from what you see on your screen due to how screens display images and individual monitor calibration.