Historical information

1 - Colour slide of the former Geelong A Power Station on the corner of Yarra St and Corio Tce (now Brougham St). First portion on the corner built by the Electric Lighting and Traction Co of Australia. The Geelong tram depot, operated by the Melbourne Electric Supply Co was incorporated within the structure during 1912. Operated by the State Electricity Commission from 1930 until the 1960's. Photo taken prior to the demolition of the chimney during the late 1960's.

2 - Colour slide dated April 1971, taken after the chimney has been demolished.

Significance

Yields information about the former Geelong A power station prior to its partial demolition and incorporation into a shopping centre. Portions of the original brick buildings have been retained.

Physical description

1 - Green plastic Fuji Film Plastic slide of Photograph of Geelong A Power Station from Yarra St.
2 - Kodachrome cardboard colour slide, date stamped April 1971.

No details of Photographer recorded on slide other than the date stamp.