Historical information
Through improvements in productivity after 1095, Dennys, Lascelles, Austin and Co. determined to expand and engaged the Sydney-based engineer Edward Giles Stone. The resulting Bow Truss Building was claimed as being the largest flat-roof space in the world (almost an acre) without visible support. The Bow Truss Building was demolished amid a blaze of publicity in May 1990.
Physical description
Collage of 15 photographs mounted in a grey/brown cardboard backing depicting various stages of construction of wool & grain stores. Wooden frame.
Inscriptions & markings
Wording: Dennys Lascelles Austin & Co. 1910-11;Location: Top centre
Wording: G.C. Wilmot Photo Geelong;Location: Bottom right corner