The Lost City of Melbourne: Film Screening

Join for a special screening that features rare archival film and photography by Gus Berger, that is a love letter to our beloved city.

In the 1850s, Melbourne was the fastest growing city in the world. 'They dreamt big, they built big … it was a city jumping out of its skin.' It became an epicentre of film culture and its hotels, restaurants and cafes became world renowned. However, the attempted modernisation of Melbourne in the 1950s destroyed much of the city. Our buildings were deemed too Victorian, the opposite of a modern metropolis, and Whelan The Wrecker’s demolition blitz began.

Popcorn or lolly bag included.