Whispering Wall, Barossa |
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| Title : | Whispering Wall, Barossa |
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| Date of creation : | ca. 1924 | ||
| Format : | Photograph | ||
| Dimensions : | 90 x 140 mm | ||
| Contributor : | State Library of South Australia | ||
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| Description : |
View of the wall of the Barossa Reservoir, known as the Whispering Wall for its sound carrying properties. Built between 1899 and 1903, the wall was a feat of engineering which gained attention overseas. It is 27 metres tall, 10 metres wide at the base and tapering to just a narrow walkway at the top. |
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| Period : | 1919-1927 |
| Region : | Barossa |
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