OBJECT TITLE / NAME

The Park Gate, Mornington

DATE1950s

MEDIAImage

COLLECTIONMornington and District Historical Society

REG NO.1242.2

HISTORY

The entrances to the park are built from local brown stone, and the recently renovated Band Pavilion on the western boundary were built in 1932 to give the unemployed work during the Depression. The park itself was installed in 1863 when 10 acres were reserved as the site for a public park for “promenade and recreation”. Near the entrance are an interpretive panel and a flagpole surrounded by bollards with small plaques at the base, both of which note aspects of the Park’s history.

DESCRIPTION

This is a photo of the Park Gate, which is made of rock. It has turrets on the top for decoration. The signage is in large white letters stating “Mornington Park”. to the left of the gate is a large sign “Welcome to Mornington, carnivals bazaar, from Xmas to ANA.

SUBJECTS

Depression, 1929-1939, Gates, Parks

KEYWORDS

Depression, 1929-1939, Esplanade, Gates, Mornington, Mornington Park, Parks