OBJECT TITLE / NAME

Pier and Baths Mornington

DATE1900 to 1906

MEDIAImage

COLLECTIONMornington and District Historical Society

REG NO.1226.4

HISTORY

Sea bathing in specially erected structures built over the water enjoyed a heyday of popularity in the latter part of last century and the early 1900’s. The Baths, which were built at the base of a cliff between Shire Hall Beach and the Pier at Mornington, offered facilities of dressing rooms and diving boards. They continued to be used by large numbers of people up to and beyond, the time of World War II.

DESCRIPTION

This postcard shows a view of the Pier and the Baths taken from the foreshore. There is a yacht on the
right of the picture. There is a steam ship moored at the Pier.

SUBJECTS

Baths, public, Baths, sea, Piers

KEYWORDS

Baths, public, Baths, sea, Mornington, Mornington Pier, Piers, Shire Hall Beach, Unthank