Photograph - Construction of Dennys Lascelles Austin & Co's Reinforced Concrete Wool and Grain Stores, Geelong, Edward Giles Stone, 1910-1912

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

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