"The view is across the river towards Richmond. The distinctive features of the Paddle Steamer Gondola, which was in the shape of a gondola and had a tall black central funnel, can be seen on the Yarra, as well as a small boat with a single sail. In the background is the intricately decorated Rotunda which housed the orchestra and was surrounded by an open air dance floor. The Rotunda was a pre-fabricated building from New York. On the left hand side of the image is a building with columns below a portico. A flag flies from a very high pole in the u.l. distance. Two groups of figures in the foreground, including a man, woman and young child, walk towards the viewer. A horse and cart are visible in the middle distance." From State Library of Victoria http://handle.slv.vic.gov.au/10381/303583Author / CreatorGill, S. T., 1818-1880, artist.Identifier(s)H82.216
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