R.J. Logan Reserve, Altona, Victoria, Australia
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The Empire
S 37° 52.215 E 144° 49.789
55H E 309117 N 5806361
R.J. Logan Reserve - Corner of Esplanade and Pier Street, Altona.
Waymark Code: WM8DK3
Location: Victoria, Australia
Date Posted: 03/17/2010
Views: 18
The Altona Homestead was the first Homestead in this area. Construction of the building commenced in 1842 on an area of land now known as the R.J. Logan Reserve.
Then owned by Alfred and Sarah Langhorne, the first settlers of Altona. Alfred Langhorne arrived in Port Phillip Bay , Australia on 14th July 1837. The Langhorne property first appeared on a Robert Hoddle map of 1832 just after the first timber Homestead was built.
The park also includes playground, BBQ and lawn areas for picnics.
Name: R.J. Logan Reserve
Street Location: Corner of The Esplanade and Pier Street
Local Municipality: Altona
State/Province, etc.: Victoria
Country: Australia
Picnic Facilities: BBQ, Lawn, Playground.
Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: Across the road from Altona Beach.
Special Events: Bayside Festival, Annual Event.
Web Site: Not listed
Memorial/Commemoration: Not listed
Date Established: Not listed
Recreational Facilities: Not listed
Monuments/Statues: Not listed
Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): Not listed
Fountains: Not listed
Traditional Geocaches: Not listed
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