Postcard - full colour, Divided back type of W2 496 at the San Francisco Transbay Terminal in May 1987. Photo by Irving Waldorf. Tram has two advertising Melbourne Tourism on the sides "G'Day Begins in Melbourne" and the word "Australia" by the door entries.trams, tramways, w2 class, san francisco, tram 496

This photograph is part of series depicting Allan Quinn's travels through San Francisco in 1949. This photograph shows the Golden Gate Bridge.This is a photograph from the Allan Charles Quinn collection which is a collection of letters and photograph depicting aspects of life at sea for a young man in the era immediately following World War II.A black and white photograph of the Golden Gate Bridge, in San Francisco.Reverse: 4-12-49 handwritten in blue ink, K9 /B handwritten in pencil sideways below.allan-quinn, photograph, san-francisco, golden-gate-bridge, 1949

A colour photograph taken at Pier 39, San Francisco, with W2 class tram 496 alongside a cable tram set. Has an overbridge in the view. The tram has route number F showing, destination City. Note the route number box on the opposite side to that of Melbourne.Yields information about the use of ex Melbourne tram 496 in San Francisco and their cable trams.Photograph colour with photographers notes on the rear. Has Hugh Ballment's address stamp on the rear.In ink "San Francisco, 496 at turnback at Pier 39, Fisherman's Wharf line, note route No box on left 27/4/01"san francisco, cable trams, w2 class, tram 496

A letter written from Charles Quinn to his mother in 1946 depicting his time spent travelling from Sydney to San Francisco.This letter is of historical, social and interpretive significance as it provides information about the life of a seaman during the mid 20th century.Two page, double sided letter (0348.a1-a2) written on 21/02/46 from San Francisco from Allen to his mother with envelope (0348.b)Two double sided pages of script beginning with. "My Dear Mum...Arrived here on Wednesday being 2 days overdue...." Inscription on the top left hand corner which states. "M. I. Goonawarra/San Francisco/21-2-46" Inscription on the envelope. "Mrs. S Quinn/San Lorenzo/63 Ocean Beach/Manly N.S.W/Australia."charles quinn, sydney, san francisco, mission to seafarers, 1946, seafaring

James Legg married Emerald Watson at Gembrook in 1885. The couple had at least 10 children. The San Francisco Instantaneous Photographic Company developed a new technique after 1870 which required exposures for only a fraction of a second. The Company would travel to advertised locations where they would take portrait photographs. This photograph is circa late nineteenth century. This and other postcards and photographs came from the estate of David Moyle (1938-2015) who was a police officer in Emerald during late 1960s-early 1970s, and subsequently at Belgrave in the early 1980s. David Moyle was closely associated with the now defunct Sherbrooke Historical Association.This postcard is significant because of its representation of a well-known local man and its evocation of a style of portraiture. It is also part of a collection belonging to a community member who had a close association with a local historical society.A style of photographic portraiture which became popular in Melbourne in the late 19th century, and which could be shared amongst family and friends. This one is sepia colored with rounded corners. The subject, James Legg, appears to be deliberately dressed as a working man and he is holding a long stick or tool and standing on leaves. Some background details are too faded to be able to be discerned accurately.On back printed: 'SAN FRANCISCO / INSTANTANEOUS / PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPANY' On back on the L side handwritten: 'Mr J Legg / alias / Ned Kelly' On back underneath the company information, handwritten: ' Pakenham / J. Legg'david moyle, police, san francisco instantaneous photographic company, gembrook, james legg, emerald

Alan Charles Quinn went to sea at 16 years of age and photographed his work and the places he visited. His collection of photo albums form a pictorial autobiography. The Alan Charles Quinn collection also includes a series of letters written to and from his mother.Black and white photograph of a number of yachts moored in San Francisco Bay. There is a jetty or pier visible to the right of frame and trees along the background to the left.Blue/green ink, handwritten on reverse: "30/9/49" Handwritten in pencil: "K9/A"sailing boats, moorings, san francisco, alan charles quinn

Alan Charles Quinn went to sea at the age of 16 and photographed his work and the places he visited. He has left behind a pictorial autobiography enclosed in a number of photograph albums. Also included in the Alan Charles Quinn Collection are a series of letters written to and from his mother during his time at sea.Black and white photograph of bollards in the water at San Francisco. There is some rippling of the water in the front of the photograph with complete calm toward the rear. In the background and to the right is a pier with what appears to be an upturned boat on the pier. There is a visible fog or mist through the background of the photograph.Blue/green ink, handwritten on reverse: "23.11.49". Pencil markings: "K8/B" mission-to-seafarers, missions-to-seamen, alan-charles-quinn, docks, san-francisco, bollards, pier, california, united states of america, usa

Wal Jack had an extensive range of correspondents throughout Australia and the world who often provided him with detailed drawings and notes on various tramway systems. This letter details over two pages Alwyn's notes on San Francisco trams - cable, electric and the Twin Peaks tunnel. Notes changes to the cable tram system in the mid 1950s. There may have been additional sheets.Demonstrates some of the correspondence that Wal Jack received from around the world.Handwritten letter one ruled foolscap sheet, written on both sides - undated. letters, wal jack, railways, tramways, alwyn marshall, san francisco, cable trams

120 pages, illustrated.

This photograph shows what is possibly a longer Birney electric tram with two trolley poles and pram/bicycle carrying frame at front. On the tram is painted 'No Passengers Training car' and on the destination display 'Take Next Car'. At the side of the roadway is an industrial/retain area.Postcard with black and white photograph photo of tram on one side and stamps and biro written message on rear. Message from 'Marg' in Canada to Cotter Family in Pascoe Vale South. Full message about trip to USA by plane.san francisco, tram, birney, driver training, postcard

British painter Howard Jarvis was best known for his maritime landscape paintings. An early member of the Society of Marine Artists (UK), formed in 1939, he went to sea on merchant ships and served in the Royal Navy during World War II. His works were influenced by marine artist Kenneth Shoesmith. Jarvis was commissioned by the Cunard-White Star Cruises to create a stone litho poster, which was quite well known, giving passengers a birds-eye view of a cruise ship.SS Orsova, built in 1954, was a British ocean liner for the Orient Steam Navigation Company until 1960, then P&O Orient Lines between 1960-1966, although the Orient ships retained their corn-coloured hulls and sailed under their own house flag. The colour of the hull on the print indicates it was made between 1954 and 1966. On 24 May 1956, Orsova ran aground off Port Phillip Bay, Melbourne, for twelve hours. In 1966 P&O acquired the balance of the Orient Line shares and all their ships were painted white. In the 1960s, Orsova carried many thousands of emigrants from Greece and Italy to Australia. It was staffed by approximately 600 crew and carried over a 1000 passengers. Maritime Art, Marine artColour printed reproduction of a painting or lithograph print featuring 20th C passenger liner, hull and superstructure primarily painted pale yellow, under steam at sea. Print is mounted glazed with thin gilded and moulded frame.Printed inscription on border of print at lower centre edge: "Orient Line S.S. Orsova / Off San Francisco"s.s. orsova, passengers ships, steamship, emigration, greece, italy, australia, passenger liner, melbourne, port phillip bay, artwork-paintings, w. howard jarvis, orient line, p and o, peninsular and oriental steam navigation company, ocean liner, passengers liners, passenger ships

This photograph is part of series depicting Allan Quinn's travels through San Francisco in 1949. This photograph shows the Golden Gate Bride and the San Francisco Bay.This is a photograph from the Allan Charles Quinn collection which is a collection of letters and photograph depicting aspects of life at sea for a young man in the era immediately following World War II.A black and white photograph of the Golden Gate Bridge, and the San Francisco Bay, dated 9-11-49.Reverse: 9-11-49 (handwritten in blue ink) / B /K8 (upside down, handwritten in pencil).allan-quinn, photograph, san-francisco, golden-gate-bridge, 1949, allan charles quinn (1928-1990)

This photograph is part of series depicting Allan Quinn's travels through San Francisco in 1949. This photograph is a landscape shot of the Golden Gate Bridge.This is a photograph from the Allan Charles Quinn collection which is a collection of letters and photograph depicting aspects of life at sea for a young man in the era immediately following World War II.A black and white distance photograph of the Golden Gate Bridge, in San Francisco.Reverse: 9-11-49 handwritten in blue ink. K8 / B handwritten in pencil, upside.allan-quinn, photograph, san-francisco, golden-gate-bridge, 1949, merchant navy

This photograph is part of series depicting Allan Quinn's travels through San Francisco in 1949. This photograph is a landscape shot of the San Fransisco Oakland Bay Bridge.This is a photograph from the Allan Charles Quinn collection which is a collection of letters and photograph depicting aspects of life at sea for a young man in the era immediately following World War II.A black and white photograph of the San Francisco Bay and the Oakland Bay Bridge.Reverse: 12-11-49 handwritten in blue ink. Below this are some indecipherable marks in pencil.allan-quinn, photograph, san-francisco, bay-bridge, 1949, merchant navy

The history of the InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco is rooted in the Gilded Age mansion built by railroad tycoon Mark Hopkins on Nob Hill, which burned down after the 1906 earthquake. The current hotel was constructed in its place and opened in 1926, retaining the opulent spirit of its predecessor through its Renaissance Revival-style architecture and historical features, such as the "Top of the Mark" lounge. One of San Francisco’s "Big Four," Mark Hopkins was among those who founded what became the great Southern Pacific Railroad. In 1925, mining engineer and hotel investor George D. Smith bought the land where the Hopkins estate was built with the desire to build a luxury hotel. San Franciscans declared the new “Mark Hopkins Hotel” to be, "architecturally perfect, flawless in its erection, comprehensive in its accommodations, strikingly representative of the best there is in modern hostelry." The Mark Hopkins Hotel quickly became an immediate part of San Francisco’s rich and colorful history. This famous hotel is still in existence today.Two identical coloured vintage postcards from the Top of the Mark bar at Hotel Mark Hopkins in San Francisco in the early 1900's. Guests are illustrated seated in their fine clothes enjoying drinks together. The curved bar is in the background. The whole scene overlooks the Bay of San Francisco at night through the large glass windows. On the back of the cards is room for writing a message and address, postage information and facts from the General manager.'Top of the Mark' is printed on the front of the cards at the bottom right, as well as Hotel Mark Hopkins, Nob Hill, San Fransisco' 'Private Mailing Card' 'The Mark Hopkins will be happy to stamp and mail' Plus general information about the hotel from the General Manager.postcards, photographic postcards, postal stationery

This photograph is part of series depicting Allan Quinn's travels through San Francisco in 1949. This photograph was taken while travelling across the Golden Gate Bridge.This is a photograph from the Allan Charles Quinn collection which is a collection of letters and photograph depicting aspects of life at sea for a young man in the era immediately following World War II.A black and white photograph of the Golden Gate Bridge, in San Francisco, dated 9-11-49.Reverse: 9-11-49 (handwritten in blue ink)/ K8 / B (handwritten side ways in pencil).allan-quinn, photograph, san-francisco, golden-gate-bridge, 1949

This photograph is part of collection taken while Allan Quinn was travelling through San Francisco. It is not known who actually took the photograph, as it is a portrait of Allan himself.This is a photograph from the Allan Charles Quinn collection which is a collection of letters and photograph depicting aspects of life at sea for a young man in the era immediately following World War II.A black and white photograph of Allen Quinn, taken in San Francisco, with the Golden Gate Bridge visible in the background.Handwritten on reverse: 30/9/49 (in blue ink) / A / K9 (upside down in pencil). allan-quinn, photograph, san-francisco, golden-gate-bridge, 1949

This photograph is part of series depicting Allan Quinn's travels through San Francisco in 1949. This photograph shows one of the supports of the Golden Gate Bridge.This is a photograph from the Allan Charles Quinn collection which is a collection of letters and photograph depicting aspects of life at sea for a young man in the era immediately following World War II.A black and white photograph of one of the supports of the Golden Gate Bridge, in San Francisco, dated 9-11-49.Reverse: 9-11-49 (handwritten in blue ink) / B / K8 (handwritten upside down in pencil).allan-quinn, photograph, san-francisco, golden-gate-bridge, 1949

Pamphlet titled: "Trolley Festival – The past is present on market street" Produced by the Market Street Railway Company, San Francisco, features photo of a Melbourne tram owned by them. “Historic Cars of the Trolley Festival”, Melbourne Marathoners (1928-30), former MMTB trams #496 and #648. Tram #648 has since been sold to Sacramento Western Railway museum Trolley Festival ran from 1983 to 1987 due to cable tram track replacement.trams, tramways, usa streetcars, usa trams, usa tramways, w2 class, w5 class, tram 496, tram 648

Black and White Photograph of a painting of Falls of Clyde Inscription on the reverse side reads "taken from a painting in the office of Associayrd Oil Co in San Francisco. She is shown here as I have described her even showing the smokestack from the pump room with the black A on a white stack. She is shown here passing Point Bonita northern entrance to the Golden Gate. from a negative loaned to me by the San Francisco Maritime Museum.". SH 096 Ships F - H.On the back of the photograph "taken from a painting in the office of Associayrd Oil Co in San Francisco. She is shown here as I have described her even showing the smoke stack from the pump room with the black A on a white stack. She is shown here passing Point Bonita northern entrance to the Golden Gate. from a negative loaned to me by the San Francisco Maritime Museum."flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, falls of clyde, associayrd oil co, point bonita, golden gate, san francisco maritime museum, painting, russell & co.

Heavy wooden plaque with image of San Francisco Bay "Port of San Francisco/ "The Pacific Gateway to World Trade"/ Presented by the San Francisco Port Commission" "To the Port of Melbourne from the Port of San Francisco" on reverse side: "PMA 0310" "Distributed by/ Walter W Cribbins Co., Inc./ San Francisco 94105"

Allan Quinn travelled through the U.S.A in 1947, documenting everything he did and saw in letters he sent home to his mother, and photographs. This photograph is of the Cliff House restaurant, in San Francisco, which has a long history of it's own. Alan Quinn was fascinated with American life, and frequently visited tourist attractions as well as everyday places such as shops and cafes.This is a photograph from the Allan Charles Quinn collection which is a collection of letters and photograph depicting aspects of life at sea for a young man in the era immediately following World War II.A black and white photograph of the Cliff House restaurant in San Francisco. The photograph has been taken from a hill top opposite the restaurant, looking down to it and the ocean below. There are many cars parked outside the restaurant.On reverse: 11-11-47 handwritten in blue ink / K8 / A handwritten upside down in pencil below.photograph, 1947, allan charles quinn, usa, cliff house restaurant, san francisco