Brisbane City view near Ann Street
This image depicts a view of Brisbane near Ann Street. The Hotel Canberra is visible to the lower right, which was built in 1927 at the intersection of Edward and Ann Steets. This photograph forms part of a panoramic view of the city that Hood shot in 1930. The panorama was published in the Melbourne newspaper 'The Australasian' on 15 November 1930 on page 28. It is possible that the panorama was shot from the Observatory, at Wickham Terrace, Brisbane.
This photo is part of the Australian National Maritime Museum’s Samuel J. Hood Studio collection. Sam Hood (1872-1953) was a Sydney photographer with a passion for ships. His 60-year career spanned the romantic age of sail and two world wars. The photos in the collection were taken mainly in Sydney and Newcastle during the first half of the 20th century.
The ANMM undertakes research and accepts public comments that enhance the information we hold about images in our collection. This record has been updated accordingly.
Photographer: Samuel J. Hood Studio Collection
Object no. 00034599
Brisbane City view near Ann Street
This image depicts a view of Brisbane near Ann Street. The Hotel Canberra is visible to the lower right, which was built in 1927 at the intersection of Edward and Ann Steets. This photograph forms part of a panoramic view of the city that Hood shot in 1930. The panorama was published in the Melbourne newspaper 'The Australasian' on 15 November 1930 on page 28. It is possible that the panorama was shot from the Observatory, at Wickham Terrace, Brisbane.
This photo is part of the Australian National Maritime Museum’s Samuel J. Hood Studio collection. Sam Hood (1872-1953) was a Sydney photographer with a passion for ships. His 60-year career spanned the romantic age of sail and two world wars. The photos in the collection were taken mainly in Sydney and Newcastle during the first half of the 20th century.
The ANMM undertakes research and accepts public comments that enhance the information we hold about images in our collection. This record has been updated accordingly.
Photographer: Samuel J. Hood Studio Collection
Object no. 00034599