OBJECT TITLE / NAME

Mornington Pier and Baths

DATE1940s

MEDIAImage

COLLECTIONMornington and District Historical Society

REG NO.1230.3

HISTORY

Sea bathing in specially erected structures built over the water enjoyed a heyday of popularity in the late 1800’s and earlynd the Pier offered facilities of dressing rooms and diving boards. They continued to be used by large num 1900’s. The Baths, which were built at the base of a cliff between Shire Hall Beach abers of people up to and beyond the time of World War 2.

DESCRIPTION

This is view of the Pier and Baths from the embankment. There are people walking on the beach in the foreground.

SUBJECTS

Baths, public, Piers

KEYWORDS

Baths, public, Mornington, Mornington Baths, Mornington Pier, Piers