Historical information

Postcard looking west along Collins Street. just to the east of Swanston Street. At the time of the photograph all trams have been converted to The Met colour scheme. Swanston Street was converted into Swanston walk during 1992, so photo is late 1980's or early 1990's. There are seven trams in the view: A1 239 (City Route 42), SW5 749 in Swanston Street, A1 232 (Mont Albert Route 42), two advertising cars. Collins Street is busy. Note the Hook Turn signs supported off the overhead wires.

Significance

Yields information about Collins Street late 1980's or early 1990s prior to the construction of Swanston Walk

Physical description

Postcard - red boarders, Collins Street - Biscay Greetings, BG 275