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.
.02 The former Harpers' Starch Factory was built on the site of a sugar mill which burned down in 1868. Lagoon Pier marks the site of the entry to the Port Melbourne Lagoon which was filled in completely by 1929 to create Lagoon Reserve & Edwards parklands.

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

02. Former Starch Factory from Lagoon Pier, Port Melbourne