26 March, 2010 14:44 by Megan
We need your help! Museum Victoria has put out a media release this week seeking information from the community about the whereabouts of the German Kiosk from the 1880 German Garden.
Detail from ‘Allotment of space’ plan reproduced from Melbourne International Exhibition 1880-1881 Official Record, 1882, Mason, Firth & M’Cutcheon
Source: Museum Victoria
On the last days of the archaeological dig, the team discovered a set of foundations which they believe once supported the structure, but the appearance – and fate – of the kiosk remains unknown.
It is possible that the kiosk may have been sold after the International Exhibition closed in 1881 and removed from the site intact. We want to know if it is at your local park, bowls club, in your backyard or even if you have a photograph of it!
Contact the Museum Victoria Discovery Centre on 03 8341 7111 if you think you can shed some light on this mystery.
12 March, 2010 14:38 by Megan
Today we received 3D visualisations of the design of the new western forecourt garden! While some things may change over the coming months, the concept designs clearly show the circular garden with parterre garden beds and two urns that I described in the last post.
A 3D visualisation of the schematic design of the new western forecourt garden
Source: Courtesy of Lovell Chen
View of the new garden looking east across the forecourt from Rathdowne Street
Source: Courtesy of Lovell Chen