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Photograph - Sebastopol horse tram depot prior to demolition, Keith Kings, 21/04/1962

  • A brick building with a corrugated metal roof and the word "PRODUCE" visible on its facade, situated next to a large tree and a utility pole with overhead wires.

    Sebastopol horse tram depot prior to demolition.

  • A brick building with a corrugated metal roof and the word "PRODUCE" visible on its facade, situated next to a large tree and a utility pole with overhead wires.

    Sebastopol horse tram depot prior to demolition.

  • Notes on rear of print

    Notes on rear of print

  • A brick building with a corrugated metal roof and the word "PRODUCE" visible on its facade, situated next to a large tree and a utility pole with overhead wires.
  • A brick building with a corrugated metal roof and the word "PRODUCE" visible on its facade, situated next to a large tree and a utility pole with overhead wires.
  • Notes on rear of print

Historical information

Photograph of the old horse tram depot in Skipton St, corner Darling St, 21/4/1962 - prior to its demolition. Photo by Keith Kings. Shows the nature of the building, bluestone, metal deck roof, the end wall and windows brickwork and the subsequent use - a produce store.
Used in The Golden City and its Tramways - page 26.
3799.1 - digital image from the Wal Jack album, see h for high resolution image and see i2 for details on the rear of the photograph.

Significance

Yields information about the former Darling St depot used as a horse tram / stable depot, and the subsequent use of the building.

Physical description

Black and White photograph with notes on the rear.

Inscriptions & markings

On rear in ink "Ballarat / Old Horse Tram Depot, in Skipton Street, corner Darling Street, 21/4/62. (It was demolished shortly afterwards). In top right hand corner, stamp "K.S.Kings Copyright reserved" and "N(9)(18)"

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