Historical information

This photo was taken in the 1950's when Pearce Bros. owned the Tawonga Store.
I.R.Northey's van is parked outside the store. Kodak photos are advertised. The Bakery existed. The road is sealed and telephone and electric wires are shown.

Significance

The Pearce Bros owned the Tawonga Store in the 1950s when the population of the area in the Upper Kiewa Valley and High Plains was high due to the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria.

Physical description

Sepia photo of Pearce Bros. Tawonga Store including a house next door, cars in the sealed street and part of the Bakery opposite.
It has a slim wooden frame & white cardboard border. It has a clear glass cover.
The back is lined with brown paper with a white cord across for hanging the photo.