Name/TitleExhibition Building, Melbourne, exterior, southern side as viewed from Carlton Gardens, c. 1920
About this objectThis image of the south-west section of the Exhibition Building has been taken from Carlton Gardens.
The Exhibition Building and gardens were 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
Period1920-1930
Object TypeGlass slide
Subject and Association KeywordsSelby, Isaac, 1859-1956
Subject and Association KeywordsRoyal Exhibition Building (Melbourne, Vic.)
Subject and Association KeywordsCarlton Gardens (Melbourne, Vic.)
Subject and Association KeywordsHistoric buildings and sites
Named CollectionImages collection
Object numberGS-BCS-52
Copyright LicenceAll rights reserved