Piece of bitumen from the 1883 Grandstand at the Melbourne Cricket Ground
Object Type
Building and grounds/Materials
Date Used
1883
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Piece of bitumen which formed part of the paving in front of the 1883 Grandstand at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. This section of paving was possibly covered during the building of the Olympic Stand during the 1950s. The section was retrieved during the northern redevelopment of the Melbourne Cricket Ground during the mid 2000s.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 55 W: 230 D: 135mm (H: 2 3/16 W: 9 1/16 D: 5 5/16")
Associated Event
Date Used
1883
Location
In storage
Registration No
M15577
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