OBJECT TITLE / NAME

Mechanics Institute Free Library, Mains Street, Mornington

DATE1922

MEDIAImage

PHOTOGRAPHERUnknown

COLLECTIONMornington and District Historical Society

REG NO.136

HISTORY

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

This image was published in the newspaper, "Weekly Times" in February 1922

DESCRIPTION

Front facade of the Mechanics Institute Free Library in Main Street Mornington situated next this building is the Memorial Hall

SUBJECTS

Buildings, Community Centres

KEYWORDS

Buildings, Community Centres, Henry Gomm, Main, Mechanics Institute Free Library, Memorial Hall, Mornington, Weekly Times 1922