Historical information

Postcard Bourke St looking east from about Queens St towards Parliament House. Has six W class trams in the view, including W7 1026 (East Preston Route 88). Photo prior to the construction of the Bourke St Mall which commenced in 1978. Possibly mid 1960s. Has the State Savings Bank of Victoria, London Stores, Leviathon, Duncklings, Coles stores and the Odeon Theatre in the view. National View by Murfett Card number 1084-4.

Significance

Yields information about a busy Bourke Street Melbourne during the 1960s.

Physical description

Postcard colour - Bourke St looking east from near Queen Street - National View - Murfett publishing