Functional object - Missions to Seamen building, Port Melbourne, BI Ltd, 1937

Historical information

Liana THOMPSON, Mayor of Port Phillip at the time, purchased many of the bricks from the demolished Mission and used them to pave their yard at 488 Williamstown Road. She and David saved two for PMH&PS

Physical description

Two bricks from the 1937 Missions to Seamen building demolished 1995. Salmon coloured, with bits of mortar; impressed one side with 'BI Ltd'

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