Postcard, John Sands - Sandscene International, "Melbourne Town Hall and St Paul's", late 1970s

Historical information

The photo shows the intersection of Collins and Swanston Streets looking south. It shows an early version of the City Square. In the photo is the Town Hall, the Gas & Fuel buildings, St Paul's Cathedral, and in the top left-hand corner an advertisement for "Qantas". Several trams are in the view plus the Tram Recovery Vehicle parked alongside the City Square on stand-by. See reference for the Square History - based on the paving, late 1970s,

Significance

Yields information about the City Square,

Physical description

Colour postcard by Sandscene International, No. V36 with a serrated edge - No. JSC1219

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