Trace The History of Your House
If your house is located within the City of Bayside, we can help you learn about its history. Researching the history of your home is exciting. When you are getting started, the three best sources, particularly in determining when it was built are:
The State Library of Victoria has also produced a guide, Researching Buildings and Houses The State Library of Victoria also holds a collection of architectural drawings including sketch plans and design development, elevations and perspective renderings, sections through buildings and working drawings. The drawings in this collection cover a wide range of building types – from cottages, villas, mansions and apartments to commercial buildings, sporting facilities, churches, theatres and halls. |
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Sands & McDougall directories
We hold hard copies of the Sands & McDougall directories at the Brighton Library.
Explore State Library Sands & McDougall Directories
Heritage Overlays
Bayside is home to a diverse range of neighborhoods and housing styles, some of which have a heritage overlay.
Find out if your property has a Heritage Overlay
Locate Your Home on a 19th Century Map
The State Library of Victoria holds digitzed maps of the Bayside area that have detailed footprints of local homes in the 19th century. These maps were created by the former Melbourne Metropolitan Board of Works.
Explore State Library Map Collection
What House Is That?
The Heritage Council of Victoria has created a booklet that helps you explore and identify different architectural styles.
Access a digital copy of 'What House Is That?'
Get Help?
Our Heritage Librarian is here to help!
Make an appointment with the Heritage Librarian