BGM_The Ghosts of the City’s skyline: The Lost Buildings of Old Melbourne

Step into the forgotten lost buildings of Old Melbourne. In this episode of Down the Yarra, we uncover the grand buildings, we unfortunately lost to progress, greed, and the wrecking ball - think the towering Federal Coffee Palace, the bustling long-lost Eastern Market, the CBD’s first skyscraper, and even John Pascoe Fawkner’s original pub. Hear the story of Whelan the Wrecker, Naarm - Melbourne’s most infamous demolition crew, and how their legacy led to the birth of Heritage and the NationalTrust of Victoria. Trigger Warning: This episode discusses heritage destruction and historical neglect, which may be upsetting to some listeners. Next Up: We go deeper underground into the Lost City of Old Melbourne - alleyways, opium dens, buried laneways, and the forgotten people who called them home. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Threada for history that hits home.