Benvenuta ! Welcome ! .... talking again about the Italian influence on Melbourne.. this time from its heart - Carlton.
Benvenuta - this is how the main building was originally called. Constructed around 1893, with materials and craftsmen imported from Italy, it is now heritage listed, and known as Medley Hall since '55, part of the University of Melbourne.
Most likely hiding a very interesting history ...
I was not able to find a non-fiction book about the history of these places, meanwhile one book (didn't finish it yet) having Carlton as central place - "Scraps of Heaven" by Zable, Arnold.
120 years since finished ... dominating the street
... and while in Carlton, Forza Italia shop on Lygon St is where you can find Lygon St: Si Parla Italiano - didn't see the movie yet (got the DVDs today, going to watch it over the weekend), however the trailer is very interesting.
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