Historical information

Photo shows the installation of new special work or junction at High St and Brighton Road at Carlisle St St Kilda 17/3/1974. The work was part of the major road widening project of High Street between St Kilda Junction and Carlisle St with the trams relocated into their own reservation. The track was raised 18 inches or about 450mm above the previous road level. The track was brought into use on Monday 18/3/1974.

Significance

Yields information about the installation of a new junction in 1974 and the methods used.

Physical description

Photograph - Trackwork High St St Kilda

Inscriptions & markings

Detailed description on rear. K S Kings stamp and photo number 130-20.