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Botanic Gardens
[General description] This delicate glass building, generally known as the Palm House, was designed by Gustav Runge in Bremen, Germany, transported to South Australia in kit form and assembled in 1876. It was thought at the time that palms would only grow under glass in Adelaide's climate. [On front of photograph] 'Summer House, Botanical Gardens, Adelaide, South Australia' [On back of photograph] 'Botanic Gardens / 1873-86' (Another hand) 'B 9337- 1878 / Almost identical with B 4145 Botanical gardens / 1873-86'.
Botanic Gardens
[General description] The roof of the Museum of Economic Botany can be seen amongst the dense vegetation of the gardens from the North Terrace entrance to the Botanic Garden. This panoramic view was taken from an elevated position on North Terrace. [On back of photograph] 'Botanic Gardens. / Probably in the eighteen eighties'.
Botanic Gardens
[General description] A small boy poses by the centre fountain at the Botanic gardens. The building in the distance, partially obscured by trees is possibly the East Lodge, formerly part of the Lunatic Asylum. [On back of photograph] 'Botanic Gardens / 1872-86 / Centre Fountain / Botanic gardens / Presented by Mrs. C. Trinne'.
Rosery, Botanic Gardens
Botanical Gardens, Adelaide. This photograph shows a man looking at the well- tended flower beds in the Botanic Gardens in the 1890's. Hooped railings surround the beds and depict the pathways through the gardens. The Amazon statue can be seen in the background sitting upon its plinth. This depicts the goddess on horseback defending herself from a tiger by using a spear. Local residents organised a public subscription in 1867 to raise funds for two new statues, one of which was The Amazon.
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Botanical Gardens, Adelaide. An established gum tree stands amid willows and a statue stands in the middle of a pond.
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Botanic Gardens showing the rose gardens with a house in the background. The roses are planted in circular flower beds, each one part of a circular designed garden. In the distance a large urn on a plinth can be seen among more flower beds. Many established trees surround the lawns.
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Botanic Gardens showing buildings and a tower in the distance. Within the gardens stands a two storey domed building and conservatories along side this. In the foreground stands a lake with willow trees. A man is standing in the shade of a tree and a small boy is standing watching the photographer. Apart from the willows the rest of the trees are not yet established.
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Botanic Gardens showing nearby buildings and a young man looking at the lake. Young palms have been planted on the grass and the lake is surrounded by two small fences. A tall white building with a statue outside can be seen to the right of the photograph.
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Botanic Gardens showing a statueof a maiden with her hand over her eyes scanning the gardens. Multiple roofs of the Adelaide Hospital can be seen over the treetops. Young palm trees are growing among the lawns.
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Botanic Gardens showing the statue of Venus rising from the sea. It stands amid the lily pond. A bridge over the lake can be seen in the distance.
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Botanic Gardens showing the section where an ornate bridge crosses the creek. Formally laid out garden beds can be seen in the forefront and weeping willows line the creek.
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Botanic Gardens showing formal round flower beds with separate beds radiating out from a central circle. Standard roses line the path and a three tiered fountain can be seen in the distance.
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Botanic Gardens showing the lake surrounded by willows and arum lilies.
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Botanic Gardens showing members of the Ladies Boating Club season 1895-96. Photographed on the south bank of the Torrens, east of the Morphett Street Bridge. The ladies are wearing a uniform consisting of straw boater hats with hatbands, white blouses, neck ties, long skirts and are sitting in the reeds on the bank of the River Torrens. They are holding two club flags.
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The museum at the Botanic Gardens.
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Botanic Gardens in 1872-86 showing a fountain spurting into the lake which is surrounded by willows and reeds. When reticulated water was connected to the Gardens in 1860 the Owens Fountain, created as a feature on the main path, was opened in 1861.
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Director's residence, Botanic Gardens between 1872-1886. The two storey house in the background is clad with creepers. A path bordered by lush gardens leads to the house. A statue and a rock garden are situated on this path.
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Botanic Gardens photographed approximately between 1872 and 1886. The photograph shows ornamental flower beds shaped in ovals and diamond shapes. Gravel paths, lawns and small shrubs complete the scene. A round pond can be seen in the middle of the main path. This is possibly the Owen Fountain, named after its benefactor, which was installed after reticulated water was supplied to North Terrace in December 1860.
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Botanic Gardens taken between 1872 and 1886. A giant urn on a pedestal stands in the centre of surrounding flower beds. George William Francis was appointed superintendent of the garden in 1855. His vision for the gardens can still be seen in the formation of the Main Walk which dissects the gardens from north to south. The photograph shows a rockery, palms, lawns and firs in the distance.
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Botanic Gardens new Palm House was constructed in 1875 following Director Dr Richard Schomburgk decision that the existing Palm House was over crowded, and is perhaps the only surviving example of German cast iron/wrought iron conservatory architecture in Australia.
Botanic Gardens Lake
Botanic Gardens Lake between 1872 and 1886. A person can be seen rowing in a small boat across the lake.
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Botanic Gardens showing the North Lodge with flower beds in the foreground. This lodge was built in 1866 for the head gardener. Large gum trees are leading the eye to the lodge