OBJECT TITLE / NAME

Mechanics Institute, Mornington

DATE1920

MEDIAImage

PHOTOGRAPHERUnknown

COLLECTIONMornington and District Historical Society

REG NO.135

HISTORY

Henry Gomm (fisherman), donated the land for the Mechanics Institute, the building was opened with a gala concert on New Years Eve 1885, the Mechanics Institute was a meeting place of social activity eg libraries

DESCRIPTION

Front facade of the Mechanics Institute in Main Street Mornington ‘Mechanics Institute Free Library’

SUBJECTS

Buildings, Community Centres

KEYWORDS

Buildings, Community Centres, Henry Gomm, Main, Mechanics Institute, Mornington