1877 Map of Port Phillip Defences King Street then the London Oyster Saloon

then the London Oyster Saloon

nestled up against the amazing Federal Hotel

Patrick's Cathedral under construction

Queens Bridge

It eventually closed in 1909

1877 Map of Port Phillip Defences King Street then the London Oyster SaloonA reproduction of a chart published in 1877 showing information about the Victoria military and artillery defences around Port Phillip. At the time, Great Britain and its allies were concerned about the rising strength and numbers of Russia's military and naval forces. This is a digitally retouched reproduction of the original held by the State Library of Victoria. All prints are reproduced without the HOTPRESS watermarks. Our team of conservators