We Built this City celebrates the stories of some of Greater Dandenong’s favourite heritage sites as chosen by our community.
This grand old beauty has witnessed so many events for more than 150 years. It is a place where children were born, and people have passed. A headmistress, students, harbour master, auctioneer, and Dandenong’s Shire Engineer have all resided under its roof. Peek into the private and public lives of the former owners and occupiers of Laurel Lodge.
Image credits: Joseph Clarke and family c 1910 [detail], Dandenong and District Historical Society, Miss Dorothy Woodcock & Peter Hart [detail], Civic and Cultural Heritage Collection, City of Greater Dandenong, Miss Matilda Louisa Shaw c 1880s [detail], Dandenong and District Historical Society, Mr Joseph Clarke, [detail], Civic and Cultural Heritage Collection, City of Greater Dandenong, Woodcock girls [detail], Civic and Cultural Heritage Collection, City of Greater Dandenong.
City of Greater Dandenong gratefully acknowledges the support of the Victorian Government and Public Record Office Victoria for making this project possible.