Permanent Building-from Nicholson Street, 1880
Scope and Contents
290 x 234 mm. A view looking over the lake in Carlton Gardens towards the building with its huge central dome. Designed by the architects Reed and Barnes, it covered over 20 acres together with the temporary annexes. One of the triumphs of the building, and of the exhibition, was an electricity generator which cost £60,000 to install.
Dates
- Creation: 1880
Creator
- From the Fonds: Lefroy, Sir (John Henry, 1817-1890, Knight, General and Colonial Governor) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
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Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
poor condition.
Finding aid date
2019-11-11 12:26:37+00:00
Repository Details
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