Sign - Tram Stop - "Tram Stops Here"

Historical information

Indicated or provided a location to tram drivers of a tram stop that all trams had to stop at - a compulsory stop. Style Used from early 1920's.

Significance

Demonstrates the form of compulsory stop that the MMTB used in Melbourne. An early style before the use of enameled signs.

Physical description

Sign - Tram Stop - "Tram Stops Here" - formed from a painted type of fibre board with an aluminium angle and flat riveted in four locations with three screw holes on the side.

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