Photos of iconic Adelaide sights are being sought as part of a landmark history project to ensure images of Adelaide live on through the ages.
Images brought forward by the public will be digitised and collated by historian in residence, Steven Glenn, at the City of Adelaide Library as part of Council initiative: Re-Live Adelaide which will result in a community built digital collection.
Library Manager Anne Rundle said the program is calling for photographs of Victoria Square, the Adelaide Central Markets, city streets and Adelaide trams from prior to the year 2000.
“Adelaide has a rich iconic history and many would have no doubt photographed it over the years,” she said.
“Traditional photographic prints will always have a limited lifespan, so from an historical context it’s important to ensure these images do not fade away with wear and tear.”
Once the images have been digitised they will form a searchable community driven digital collection and be part of a public presentation at the Adelaide City Library.
Ms Rundle says the story and context of the supplied photos will be sought as well.
“Our historian Steven Glenn will chat with people who bring in their prints to get further information of where the image was taken,” she said.
People with photos meeting the criteria can take them to any of the City Libraries, the South West Community Centre or the Box Factory for digitisation and be entered into the collection.
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