Water chute and man made lake, South Steyne and Ashburner Street, Manly, c 1904

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Record numberLH010422Datec1904DescriptionView from Ashburner Street, Manly, along South Steyne, showing crowds gathered at the base of the man made lake of the Manly Water Chute, awaiting the arrival of the thrilling boat ride, 'Shooting the Chute', in operation from 1903 for about three years. The amusement was operated by the Bardolf family from 1904 to 1907, and a great attraction at the time, facing toward the ocean beach, and about seven minutes’ walk from Manly Wharf. The grounds were open daily from 2.30pm to 10pm, and on holidays 11am to 10pm. The amusement attracted over 18,000 visitors in its first 3 weeks. It closed in 1906 after failing attendances and was developed into the Manly Water Chute Estate subdivision in 1906
SubjectsManly (N.S.W.)South Steyne (Manly, N.S.W.)Streets, RoadsManly Water ChuteAmusement ridesWater sportsSports facilitiesRecreationCrowdsAdvertising, postersKeywordsReckitt's
Reckitt Benckiser Group plcPhysical descriptionBlack and White Print; 195mm x 247mm; Digital Image 600 DPICopyrightThis item may be used freely for research and study purposes, for all other uses contact Northern Beaches Council Library Local Studies. Please acknowledge that the item is courtesy of Northern Beaches Council Library Local Studies.

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Water chute and man made lake, South Steyne and Ashburner Street, Manly, c 1904

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Water chute and man made lake, South Steyne and Ashburner Street, Manly, c 1904