The Oldest Panorama Photograph of York
Past Event
The President of The York Society, Rob Garton Smith will present a paper this Saturday at 2:30 pm on the oldest panorama photograph of York.
This will be a real treat for those who are interested in York’s oldest buildings.
The photograph is thought to have been taken in November 1877 and was certainly taken before Edwards new store (IGA) in 1882, and before the railway line went through the town in 1885.
It presents a full view of most of Avon Terrace and Howick St, as well as some buildings on the right bank.
Every building in the photograph will be discussed in the presentation including:
- Penola House
- The CWA building
- Solomon Cook’s Mill
- Hoops’ Store
- Settlers
- The boys’ school
- Rechabite Hall
- The original Edwards store
- The Castle Hotel
- St Patrick’s and the convent and school
- Mechanics’ Institute
- The Girls’ school
- The Parsonage
The presentation is in the Archives Building of the York Society at the Sandalwood Yards, 179 Avon Tce, York. Entry to the presentation is $10, or $5 for members of The York Society.