Name/TitleChurch Street Bridge, Richmond
About this objectA glass slide that depicts a bridge that crosses over the Yarra River. The river and bank are in the forefront. The bridge, buildings and cloudy sky are in the background. There is a slope on both sides of the bridge and several people are walking across.
The bridge was built in October 1857 at a cost of 57,000 pound, and served to connect Prahran and Richmond until 1914 when the new bridge was constructed.
One of many glass slides purchased from retailers or specifically made for illustrated lectures given by Isaac Selby between c. 1930 and c. 1955 to raise money for the Old Pioneers Memorial Fund.
Selby gave a lecture entitled 'Old Melbourne and Richmond', at Town Hall, Richmond, on 3rd July 1928.
Permission to be obtained for reproduction and publication. For a high resolution copy of this image, contact Royal Historical Society of Victoria
MakerGunn's Slides (Firm)
Maker RoleSlide Maker
Measurements8.2 x 8.2 cm.
Object TypeGlass slide
Subject and Association KeywordsSelby, Isaac, 1859-1956
Subject and Association KeywordsChurch Street Bridge (Richmond, Vic.)
Subject and Association KeywordsChurch Street (Richmond, Vic.)
Subject and Association KeywordsYarra River (Vic.)
Medium and MaterialsGlass slide, col.
Named CollectionImages collection
Object numberGS-EV-52
Copyright LicenceAll rights reserved
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