Every street has a story — and every household adds a new chapter. This presentation demonstrates how to trace the history of one street across decades, uncovering the people, properties, and events that shaped its character. You’ll see how rate books, title deeds, maps, photographs, newspapers, and electoral rolls can be systematically layered to reconstruct an entire neighbourhood’s history.
Our case study focuses on Harcourt Street in 1860s Brisbane — nicknamed Little Tipperary for its cluster of Irish migrant families. By following property ownership, mapping households, and analysing records in context, you’ll discover how to trace migration patterns, reveal family networks, and uncover community connections.
While grounded in an Australian example, the step-by-step approach is globally adaptable —whether you’re researching rural lanes, suburban streets, or city blocks—anywhere records survive.
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