Step into the layered legacy of Melbourneβs north with this beautifully restored 1967 township map of Coburg.
This isnβt just a map β itβs a portal into the gritty, fascinating past of a suburb shaped by stone and stories. In the late 1800s, Coburg was known less for its cafes and more for its quarries β 41 of them to be exact β as bluestone paved the cityβs streets and built its future. But Coburg's industrial roots run deeper than stone alone.
In 1850, the imposing HM Prison Pentridge opened its gates, etching Coburg into Victoriaβs darker folklore. Prisoners, sentenced to βhard labour,β smashed through the very rocks that built Melbourne, and in doing so, helped shape the suburb's distinctive edge.
This archival map print from 1967 captures Coburg at a pivotal moment β after it had shed its old identity and officially adopted the name "Coburg" in 1870, embracing a new era. It's a visual time capsule, showing a community in transition: still tough, still proud, but already changing.
What's Included?
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- 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.Β