Historical information

Framed post titled "The History of Melbourne's Tramways", providing a detailed map, showing the opening, closing, dates, and notes of Melbourne's horse, cable, electric tramways and railways. Printed on an image of cable trams in Collins St with the Melbourne Town Hall in the background. Has notes on closures, track layouts, accuracy, and acknowledgments.
Prepared by Stephen Watson and Ian Johnson in 2006, 3rd Edition
See item 506 for other issues.

Significance

Yields information about the development of the Melbourne tramways and the system.

Physical description

Wooden bevel edge, dark brown stain, framed poster glazed with paper backing.