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 of the ornamental lake 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 of the former Emerald Country Club and environs looking west towards the pavilion next to the lake and Lakeside Drive. The photograph has a printed title at the bottom.

Inscriptions & markings

On bottom of photograph: 'THE LAKE FROM CLUB HOUSE - 1929'