botanic gardens

Botanic Gardens, Adelaide

c. 1870, Photograph, B 1865

Botanic Gardens, Adelaide, looking west. The dome of the Exhibition Building can just be seen in the middle distance, and beyond it, the Adelaide Hospital.

Botanic Gardens, Adelaide

c. 1868, Photograph, B 1877

Botanic Gardens, Adelaide, looking south west across the pond. The Adelaide Hospital appears on the left, and in the distance, the Scots Church spire can be seen.

[General Description] A view along one of the gravel walks in the Botanic Gardens, Adelaide. In the middle of the walk is the Central fountain which has classical statues on either side. Near the fountain a group of people are posing for the photographer. The building partially obscured by trees on the right is possibly the East Lodge (at that time part of the Adelaide Lunatic Asylum).

Botanic Gardens, Adelaide

c. 1873, Photograph, B 1902

[On front of photograph] 'Botanical Gardens, Adelaide, South Australia.' [General description] This view features a gazebo shaped aviary overlooking the lake which is surrounded by willow and other exotic trees.

c. 1873, Photograph, B 1959

[On front of photograph] 'Botanical Gardens, Adelaide, South Australia.' [General description] A classical statue looks down on part of the lake which is surrounded by a mixture of native and exotic plants.

Botanic Gardens, Adelaide

c. 1860, Photograph, B 2774

Botanic Gardens, opened in 1857, showing the south entrance. There are small hexagonal sentry boxes for attendants at either side of the [original wooden] gates, and a pair of tall aloes. Beyond the gates are open paddocks.

Botanic Gardens, Adelaide

c. 1860, Photograph, B 2775

Botanic Gardens, Adelaide. The domed conservatory is seen from across the lake.

Botanic Gardens, Adelaide

c. 1860, Photograph, B 2776

Botanic Gardens. An early view featuring a statue of Dionysius wearing a lion skin.

Botanic Gardens

c. 1927, Photograph, B 4415

[General description] The sun causes reflections on the surface of a lily pond which is surrounded by trees and grasses. [On back of photograph] 'Botanic Gardens, Adelaide / Before 1927'.

Botanic Gardens, Adelaide

c. 1927, Photograph, B 4442

[General description] A family group is looking over rustic railings into a duck pond. A large glasshouse, trees and shrubbery form a backdrop. [On back of photograph] 'Botanic Gardens, Adelaide / Before 1927'.

Botanic Gardens, Adelaide

c. 1877, Photograph, B 5015

[General description] In the centre of this view is an unusual piece of statuary. It is set by a path and surrounded by greenery which mostly obscures a building, probably one of the lodges. [On front of photograph] 'Botanic Gardens' [On back of photograph] 'c. 1877 / See also album B 39362 / Presented by Mr. Lorraine'.

Botanic Gardens

1914, Photograph, B 5625

Board of Governors of the Adelaide Botanic Gardens.

Botanic Gardens kiosk

Gazard, John, c. 1907, Photograph, B 8813

[General description] The Adelaide Botanic Gardens Kiosk is nestled amongst tall trees with people sitting under its shady verandah, perhaps enjoying a cup of tea. Known as the Simpson Kiosk, it was opened in 1906.