Macquarie Lighthouse, 1885
Scope and Contents
140 x 190 mm. A view of the lighthouse situated at South Head, with the barrel of a cannon lying in the grass in front. A simple and solid design, which was originally produced by Francis Greenway on Governor Macquarie's orders, it was completed in 1817 and earned Greenway, who was a convict, his freedom; it was the first lighthouse to be built in Australia. This photograph is of a copy of Greenway's original building, and was opened in 1883.
Dates
- Creation: 1885
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Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Fair condition, slight staining and fading.
General
SG.
Finding aid date
2003-07-28 09:11:55+00:00
Repository Details
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