Summary

Image of the Hochgurtel Fountain in Carlton Gardens illuminated at night. The Exhibition Building was one of the official venues for the Games, including for Basketball (final), Modern pentathlon (fencing), Weightlifting and Wrestling.

One of a set of 147 35mm Kodachrome slides donated to the Museum in 1987. The images are all taken during the Olympic Games held in Melbourne in November and December, 1956.

Description of Content

Floodlit Hochgurtel fountain at night in Carlton Gardens.

Physical Description

35mm, positive Kodachrome film mounted in paper slide frame.

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