Historical information
Photograph shows a horse tram in Sydney Road, Bell Street at Warren's Corner. This tramline was operated by the Northern Tramway Co. from 1889 to 1915 when it was closed and the line electrified by the Melbourne Brunswick and Coburg Tramways Trust to build their lines. See the reference for an extensive history of this horse tram line and the second reference for the City of Moreland about the history of this location. On the right hand side of the photo is "C & H Warren Bakers & Grocers" The Hotel on the corner is currently (2022), Browns Corner Hotel.
Significance
Yields information about the Coburg horse tram and the streetscape.
Physical description
Black and White photograph of a horse tram in Sydney Road, Coburg at Warren's Corner.
Subjects
References
- The Northern Tramway Co. Article by Duncan MacAuslan
- City of Moreland Heritage Citation