Historical information

This photograph was taken of an avenuw of acacias on Sydney Rd, Beechworth. Picture on the left hand-side is a row of Liquidamber trees also known as American storax, hazel pine, bilsted, redgum, satin-walnut, star-leaved gum, alligatorwood, or simply sweetgum. On the right is a row of English Oak trees commonly known as common oak, pedunculate oak, or European oak. Behind the English oaks is Old Beechworth Goal.

Many of the trees in the Beechworth township were planted in the 1860's and today have exceptional historical, botanical or cultural value. Their place within the built environment reflects the importance in the Victorian era of town planning for a community, wealthy in gold and civic pride.

Physical description

Black and white rectangular photograph. The image is printed on gloss photographic paper and mounted on cardboard.

Inscriptions & markings

Obverse:
NO INSCRIPTION

Reverse:
7760
The old Acacia Avenue
alongside the jail.
Sydney Road
Beechworth
Gardens & Parks