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 focuses on the ornamental lake in front of the club house and was taken in 1929.

Significance

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

Physical description

Black and white photographic print of the ornamental lake at the former Emerald Country Club - the club house with smoking chimneys is in the background. The print has been laminated and has a printed title at the bottom.

Inscriptions & markings

On bottom of image: 'THE LAKE AND THE CLUB HOUSE - 1929'