Historical information

The Emerald Country Club was originally set up as a country retreat for the wealthy in the late 1920s. It was modelled on American country clubs, and it was situated on land formerly owned by the Gembrook Nurseries. It offered accommodation and dining, a nine-hole golf course, tennis courts, a bowling green as well as swimming and fishing facilities. This photograph shows the club house and environs including the ornamental lake in the foreground.

Significance

This photograph captures the iconic and beautiful former Emerald Country Club in its earlier days.

Physical description

Black and white photographic print of the former Emerald Country Club showing the club house in the centre and the lake in the right foreground. The print has been laminated with a printed title at the bottom.

Inscriptions & markings

On the bottom of print: 'THE CLUB HOUSE FROM SYCAMORE DRIVE'