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#16249 - Original strongroom on Capital Hill

Resource ID
Location
16249
Photograph 2546
Title/subtitle
Original strongroom on Capital Hill
Picture
Original strongroom on Capital Hill
Format
Photograph
Publisher
1920s
Physical description
Black & white postcard; 14cm x 9cm
Summary
Original strongroom on Capital Hill used for storing plans and survey material for Canberra. Also known as Scrivener's Hut, it is situated off State Circle near Flynn Drive.
Availability
Not for loan. Copies available for purchase.
Notes
Surveyor Charles Scrivener established a camp on the site in 1909.