This engraving of Adelaide created by South Australian artist Thomas Peirce is the earliest known ‘bird’s eye’ view of the city. 

Zoom in to this aerial view of the City of Adelaide in 1876 for a wonderfully detailed, three dimensional picture of its buildings and surrounds. 

Book Plan of South Adelaide. Courtesy of the State Library of South Australia, SLSA: B1578746 

Prior to the development of the suburbs of Adelaide, ‘South Adelaide’ was the name given to the city area bordered by North, South, East and West Terraces. ‘South Adelaide’ was distinguished from ‘North Adelaide’, located across the River Torrens. 

A collection held by the Migration Museum documenting the life of Antonio Giordano. 

A collection of nearly 400 objects related to the foundation and settlement of the British colony of South Australia. 

A collection of objects related to the Sym Choon family, reflecting their lives as first generation Australians with Chinese heritage.