Name/TitleExhibition Building, Melbourne, exterior, southern side looking east towards Nicholson Street, Fitzroy, c. 1930
About this objectThis image of the Exhibition Building has been taken from the south-west, showing the southern side, part of the west nave exterior, and the dome.
The Exhibition Building was constructed in 1879-1880 for the 1880-1 Melbourne International Exhibition.
One of the 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 probably showed this slide during his lecture, 'Melbourne Exhibitions', at the public library on August 10th, 1932. He gave another lecture, 'Great Exhibitions of the World - With a plea for one at the Centenary of Victoria', at Independent Hall, Collins Street, on July 5th, 1949.
For more information about this image contact Royal Historical Society of Victoria.
Measurements8.2 x 8.2 cm
Period1930-1940
Object TypeGlass slide
Subject and Association KeywordsSelby, Isaac, 1859-1956
Subject and Association KeywordsRoyal Exhibition Building (Melbourne, Vic.)
Subject and Association KeywordsHistoric buildings and sites
Subject and Association KeywordsCarlton (Vic.)
Named CollectionImages collection
Object numberGS-BCS-51
Copyright LicenceAll rights reserved
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