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Spanish Steps of Eastern Beach, Geelong Suburban Icon Poster
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Bathed in the golden hues of a 1930s ‘Take a Kodak’ moment, the Spanish Steps of Eastern Beach, Geelong, stand as a testament to a visionary era. Imagine the crisp, sunlit air of 1929, the year these grand, white Art Deco steps first graced the shores of Corio Bay. Crafted as part of Geelong’s transformation into a ‘people’s playground’, these steps weren’t merely a pathway; they were a stage, where holidaymakers, captured by Percy Trompf’s iconic poster art, gazed upon the breathtaking panorama.
From the fanciful fountain, guarded by crane and tortoise statues, to the sweeping views of the promenade and the distant You Yangs, the steps offered a slice of seaside paradise. This ambitious project, born from a desire to transform an ‘eyesore’ into a jewel, saw concrete stairways, terraces, and dressing sheds rise under the watchful eye of Councillor Sol Jacobs.
The Spanish Steps, part of a £40,000 investment, heralded Geelong's embrace of recreational elegance, mirroring the charm of European seaside resorts. Though time briefly dimmed their lustre in the 1960s, a 1993 restoration breathed new life into this heritage-listed precinct. Today, they stand as a cherished icon, a blend of Art Deco grandeur and timeless coastal beauty.
This artwork is available in A0, A1, A2, A3, A4. Professional framing is available on A0, A1 and A2 sizes via pick up only.
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Bathed in the golden hues of a 1930s ‘Take a Kodak’ moment, the Spanish Steps of Eastern Beach, Geelong, stand as a testament to a visionary era. Imagine the crisp, sunlit air of 1929, the year these grand, white Art Deco steps first graced the shores of Corio Bay. Crafted as part of Geelong’s transformation into a ‘people’s playground’, these steps weren’t merely a pathway; they were a stage, where holidaymakers, captured by Percy Trompf’s iconic poster art, gazed upon the breathtaking panorama.
From the fanciful fountain, guarded by crane and tortoise statues, to the sweeping views of the promenade and the distant You Yangs, the steps offered a slice of seaside paradise. This ambitious project, born from a desire to transform an ‘eyesore’ into a jewel, saw concrete stairways, terraces, and dressing sheds rise under the watchful eye of Councillor Sol Jacobs.
The Spanish Steps, part of a £40,000 investment, heralded Geelong's embrace of recreational elegance, mirroring the charm of European seaside resorts. Though time briefly dimmed their lustre in the 1960s, a 1993 restoration breathed new life into this heritage-listed precinct. Today, they stand as a cherished icon, a blend of Art Deco grandeur and timeless coastal beauty.
This artwork is available in A0, A1, A2, A3, A4. Professional framing is available on A0, A1 and A2 sizes via pick up only.
Bathed in the golden hues of a 1930s ‘Take a Kodak’ moment, the Spanish Steps of Eastern Beach, Geelong, stand as a testament to a visionary era. Imagine the crisp, sunlit air of 1929, the year these grand, white Art Deco steps first graced the shores of Corio Bay. Crafted as part of Geelong’s transformation into a ‘people’s playground’, these steps weren’t merely a pathway; they were a stage, where holidaymakers, captured by Percy Trompf’s iconic poster art, gazed upon the breathtaking panorama.
From the fanciful fountain, guarded by crane and tortoise statues, to the sweeping views of the promenade and the distant You Yangs, the steps offered a slice of seaside paradise. This ambitious project, born from a desire to transform an ‘eyesore’ into a jewel, saw concrete stairways, terraces, and dressing sheds rise under the watchful eye of Councillor Sol Jacobs.
The Spanish Steps, part of a £40,000 investment, heralded Geelong's embrace of recreational elegance, mirroring the charm of European seaside resorts. Though time briefly dimmed their lustre in the 1960s, a 1993 restoration breathed new life into this heritage-listed precinct. Today, they stand as a cherished icon, a blend of Art Deco grandeur and timeless coastal beauty.
This artwork is available in A0, A1, A2, A3, A4. Professional framing is available on A0, A1 and A2 sizes via pick up only.
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