Historical information

Both photographers were concerned about heritage places soon to be demolished or altered. Printing of the postcards was paid for by Port Melbourne Council.
Centenary Bridge, Port Melbourne was built in 1934 for Victoria's Centennial. it was an unusual three-way bridge, styled to complement the great ocean liners as a fitting gateway to the state and fitting gateway to Victoria. Under it and onto Station Pier ran Australia' most historic railway.
The bridge is now demolished.

Physical description

From a set of nine colour postcards featuring heritage places on the Port waterfront. Images by Alison KELLY (nos 4-9) and James LAURITZ (nos 1-3) 1991

09. Centenary Bridge stairway.