Postcard - copy, WTP, "Bridge Street looking west, Ballarat"

Historical information

Bridge St looking West from Peel St. Has a bank on the corner and an tram in the distance. Card dates the view as early 1900's.
Card reproduced for Sovereign Hill Gold Mining Township by Rose Stereograph Co. of Glen Waverley c2000. Divided back type with caption, production and the Rose Co. symbol on the rear.

Illustration of the same image added 4-1-2024 - by WTP & Co.

Significance

Yields information about the appearance of Bridge St following the introduction of electric trams in 1905 and has a strong association with the work of Sovereign Hill and Rose Stereograph Co.

Physical description

Postcard reproduction - part sepia coloured and hand coloured. Second copy printed coloured illustration on plain paper.

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