West Esplanade Manly, Concert Pavilion

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AuthorJohn MorcombeDateJanuary 2023DescriptionThe building that is now the Manly Art Gallery began its life as an open air concert pavilion when it was constructed in 1922. Manly Council, however, struggled to lease the pavilion and in March 1929 the Manly Art and Historical Collection approached council about converting the concert pavilion into an art gallery. The Manly Art and Historical Collection had been born out of an art competition in 1923 organised by the owner and editor of the Manly Daily newspaper, Joe Trenerry. Council agreed to this bold request and the pavilion was enlarged and converted into an art gallery which opened on 14 June 1930.SubjectsManly Art Gallery and Museum (N.S.W.)West Esplanade (Manly, N.S.W.)PavilionsManly (N.S.W.)CopyrightThis 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 John Morcombe.

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West Esplanade Manly, Concert Pavilion