Historical information
Many Ithacans who settled in Melbourne opened cafes or milk bars within the CBD or in the surrounding inner suburbs. Adams milk bar is reputed to be the first milk bar to open in Melbourne at 227 Bourke Street.
Physical description
A scanned photograph taken from a black and white image of the interior of a milk bar. Two men are sitting at the counter while a man and a lady are behind the counter. The following has been written on the photograph: 16=6=1938, Adams Original Milk Bar
Inscriptions & markings
ADAM THE FIRST MILK BAR IN MELBOURNE AT 227 BOURKE STREET. 16.6.1938
