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Precinct 2 - View Point
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View Point In 1874 The Esplanade (View Point) was developed as a promenade. Quarry holes were fenced and a 300 ft long pier was constructed. When completed in 1881 the jetty on the peninsula afforded the best vantage point around the Lake. With panoramic views to distant lake shores the timber boardwalk became a favourite spot to promenade. In 1957 the old jetty was removed and the promontory was sown with grass. There are many photographs of View Point because it was a busy place in the vicinity of the steamer landings and it was from here that the yacht races began.   This area includes
The Boatshed
Restaurant the Golden City Steamer Museum and the Canoe Club on the foreshore. Over the road is
The Lake View Hotel which is the only one remaining of a total of 13 hotels on Wendouree Parade. On the opposite corner of Mill Street is the grand old building which is Nazareth House. This is a distinctive landmark which can easily be seen from the western shore.
   
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