Historical information

Both photographers were concerned about heritage places soon to be demolished or altered. Printing of the postcards was paid for by Port Melbourne Council.
Port Melbourne's Mission to Seamen building was designed in the Modern style by Architect Harry Norris. Built in 1937 and later classified by the National Trust, it was designed as entertainment & spiritual centre for visiting sailors. Despite community & other protests it was demolished in the 1990's.

Physical description

From a set of nine colour postcards featuring heritage places on the Port waterfront. Images by Alison KELLY (nos 4-9) and James LAURITZ (nos 1-3) 1991

.06 Mission to Seamen Building, Port Melbourne