Significance

Yields information about the appearance of Sturt 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 - coloured - of an ESCo tram near the intersection of Armstrong St. and Sturt St. travelling west along the south side of Sturt Street with the Post Office and bank buildings on the corner of Sturt and Lydiard Sts in the view. Photo appears to be taken soon after opening of the electric trams, ESCo tram has destination board on the front dash of the tram.



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.