This book celebrates the contribution made by Melbourne's many talented architects, as well as documenting important histroical landmarks and some of the curiosities that dot the city's streets. The central area conatins a rich and varied collection of buildings and streetscapes from all phases of Melbourne's development, but is particularly notable for a number of decidedly grand 19th Century public buildings and the quality , number and concentration of commercial buildings from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.