Collection: Pictorial Collection

Postcard photo shows a pile drive in place repairing the baths.

Photograph shows the opening of the Brighton Beach baths, 1939.

These baths were built in 1863 by Captain Kenny to replace an 1844 bathing machine. The government bought the baths after his death and were running them in 1908. The council took them over and there was storm damage in 1908 and 1934.

Postcard photo showing Council foreshore works in progress next to Brighton Baths with Council horses employed.

Postcard photo showing Council foreshore works in progress next to Brighton Baths with Council horses (2) employed. Brighton Beach Oval grandstand appears in background.

Photo shows council employees at work with a pile driver at Brighton Beach baths in 1952 after storm damage. 1500 pounds worth of damage was done in two hours.~~.

Photo showing repair works in progress on the baths building, following apparent storm damage.

Postcard photo showing repair works in progress on the baths building. Photo shot from the bathing area looking back up at the building.

Photo looking southward from beach esplanade. Shows crazy paving ramp, 1939 promenade lights and new Brighton beach baths.

Photograph showing southerly view along the esplanade taken after its opening in 1939, with a side view of the Ozone Cafe.