There are many local histories covering either the Mount Eden or Epsom area:
Angelo, Faye M.
The changing face of Mount Eden, a history of Mount Eden's development up to the present. (1989)
A well-written social history, including schools, churches and sport. Well indexed.
Baker, Jack.
Memories of the neighbourhood around 'my Epsom patch' in the 1930's - 40's. (1997)
The author's detailed reminiscences of his "patch", at the corner of Onslow Avenue and the Drive, Epsom. Includes the names of many local residents in the above period.
Bush, Graham W.A.
Decently and in order, the government of the City of Auckland 1840 - 1971, the centennial history of the Auckland City Council. (1971)
The Epsom Road Board amalgamated with Auckland City from 29 January 1917, and there is much of relevance in this superb history of local government activities.
In 1991 Bush followed this with Advance in order, the Auckland City Council from centenary to reorganisation 1971 - 1989.
The Auckland Research Centre has the large index to the notes of both these works.
Compiled by the staff of Epsom Branch Library
Early Epsom (1972)
A short but well-indexed local history including farming, transport, schools, and Pakeha settlers.
Franklin, E. C.
Mount Eden's first hundred years ... Borough golden jubilee 1906 - 1956. (1956)
A good local history of the Mount Eden Borough area, including Maori settlement, Pakeha settlers and identities, the development of local government and brief histories of local churches, sports clubs and businesses. Well indexed.
The history of Epsom. (2006) Edited by Graham W.A. Bush.
An excellent history of the area, published by the Epsom and Eden District Historical Society.
McAlister, Brent.
From farms to flats, the history of land use in Mount Eden. (1983)
Includes both Maori and later Pakeha settlement of the area, including farming, housing (particularly 1910 to 1930), transport, businesses and local public buildings.
Mount Eden centennial gazette 1868 - 1968, century of progress.
(1968)
A very general historical overview.
Oliver, Hugh.
Land ownership and subdivision in Mount Eden 1840 - 1930. (1982)
Details the original Crown grants, and follows land subdivisions through each decade. Names the successive land owners of blocks before subdivision.
Scott, Keith.
Eden, a time capsule for the people who live, work and love around Maungawhau. (1997)
Largely pictorial, but colourful.
Prospect; the Journal of the Epsom & Eden District Historical Society Inc, Volume 1, 2002
This is a well produced example of local research.
Mt Eden area: Maungawhau heritage walks
Features four different neighbourhood walks - well illustrated.
Council archives
Auckland City Archives has records of:
- Epsom Road and Domain Board 1879 - 1919
- Mount Eden Borough Council 1868 - 1989.
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