Perth history

A femme presenting performer in a red sequinned and feathered costume waits in the marshalling area for Pride
Celebrating WA's LGBTQIA+ Stories
Stories
WA history
This Pride Month, discover how the State Library's collections capture and preserve stories from the LGBTQIA+ community.
Izzy Orloff and colleague working in the Censors Office
An in-depth look at his photography
Photographs and films
WA history
Izzy was one of WA’s most significant photographers, an Avant-Garde innovator in photographic style who captured moments of urban life. Born in Ukraine in 1891, he migrated to Fremantle in 1910.
Map of North Beach Estate ca 1905
SLWA on ABC Radio
Dr Kate and her mother, Emeritus Professor Jenny Gregory take a look at the factors that defined the development of Perth suburbs.
Old Perth map screen grab
Mapping historical photos from the State Library collection
SLWA on ABC Radio
Dr Kate talks to Associate Professor Andrew Woods about Old Perth which maps historical photos from the State Library's collection.