Tributes flow for Flinders Street Station photo booth owner

Tributes flow for Flinders Street Station photo booth owner

The owner of the iconic Flinders Street Station photo booth, Alan Adler, passed away last month at the age of 92. 

For thousands of tourists from afar and Melburnians passing by Flinders St, Mr Adler’s photo booth was a place that many precious moments in time were captured. 

For 50 years of the booth’s 65-year life, Mr Adler was at its helm, and he became an icon of the city. 

In a social media post, Melbourne Lord Mayor Nick Reece paid tribute to the business owner and said that he was a “quintessential Melburnian who was part of so many magic moments.” 

“Alan was the keeper of these special moments for more than 50 years. He kept this booth running long after the others had shuttered,” Cr Reece said. 

“First dates, momentous occasions, mad moments, the Flinders Street Photo Booth and Alan have captured them all.”

“We owe Alan a great debt of thanks – all those wild and precious moments captured on the iconic black and white slips.” 

At the 2022 Lord Mayor’s Small Business Awards, he was recognised for his service to the community and will forever have a special place in the hearts of Melburnians. 

Vale Alan Adler. •


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