The premises of Georges Department Store

Description

Series[UMA-SR-000002745] Photographs of commercial and residential buildings built by Clements Langford Pty LtdAccession[1960.0003] Records of Clements Langford Pty LtdPart of Item[UMA-IT-000151906 Photographs of commercial and residential buildings built by Clements Langford Pty Ltd]Position in SequencePage 90IdentifierUMA-ITE-1960000300015Extent1 photographScope and ContentThe premises of Georges Department Store, located at 162-168 Collins Street, Melbourne, decorated with signs saying 'A Merry Christmas' and 'The Home of Christmas'. A cable tram is visible pulling up the Collins Street Hill.

Built in 1884, by David Mitchell as 'Equitable Co-operative Store' then bought by George brothers in 1888. Architect: Charles D’Ebro & John Grainger
Renovated in 1908, by Clements Langford. Architect: Charles D’Ebro
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Provenance

CreatorDarge Photographic CompanyRolePhotographer

Provenance

CreatorClements Langford Pty LtdRoleProvenance

Dates

Datec.1912

Description Control

Source of DescriptionGeorges (store)Previous System ID1960.0003.00015Format NumberOSBA/159UMAIC IDUMA/I/2435

Characteristics

Genre/FormPhotographic printsDimensions29.3 x 22.4 cm

Subjects

SubjectClements Langford Pty. Ltd.Georges Department Store, MelbourneMelbourne (Vic.)--Buildings, structures, etc.--PhotographsStores, Retail--Victoria--Melbourne--Photographs

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