Historical information

Notes associated with this photograph indicate both that it was taken at the end of Heroes Avenue and that it was taken on 'Monbulk Road' - while these notes might simply be incorrect, it may also indicate that this may have been taken at what is now the intersection of Heroes Avenue and either Beaconsfield-Emerald Road or Kilvington Drive, potentially at the time under a different or incorrect name. This photograph was taken in 1898 when Emerald was much less densely occupied as a growing town amidst Nobelius' nursery.

Significance

This photograph captures a side of Emerald that no longer exists, looking at the growing town from an outside that has long since been encompassed by the town.

Physical description

A black and white photograph of a landscape, with various buildings in the background and the road in the foreground. The photograph is quite small, which means scans of it are at quite a low resolution. There are several markings and copies of fold marks preserved from the original.

Inscriptions & markings

Label: "VIEW AT EMERALD"
Later note, rear of copy: "Heroes Ave end. 1898."