Photograph - Tram W1 475 in Collins St, 1930

Historical information

Photo shows W1 class tram 475 in Collins St near Spencer Street, with a Mont Albert destination on a very hot day. All the sun louvers in saloons are drawn. The tram has been fitted with route number boxes which is painted the same colour as the roof. A gentlemen in a white suit is walking across to the tram carrying a Gladstone Bag. In the background are Victorian Producers, Sepplet House and a warehouse. The photo is dated January 1930.

Significance

Yields information the use of W1 class trams.

Physical description

Black and white copy print on paper.

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