Esplanade
The original meaning of esplanade was a large, open, level area outside fortress or city walls to provide clear fields of fire for the fortress' guns. In modern usage the space allows people to walk for recreational purposes; esplanades are often on sea fronts, and allow walking whatever the state of the tide, without having to walk on the beach. Esplanades became popular in Victorian times when it was fashionable to visit seaside resorts.
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The St Kilda Historical Society respectfully acknowledges:
The traditional lands of the Yalukut Weelam clan and the continuing relationship of the Boon Worrung people to our local area
The continuing support of the City of Port Phillip
The contribution made by past and present volunteers