Historical information

Illustration or photograph looking at the Grenville St tram terminus. One of the trams is a Sebastopol-type tram No 22. Has the large shelter in the background and another tram in the view. Taken c1913, following the introduction of the Sebastopol-type tram. From a Rose Series postcard - Rose Number 1710.
Note the Mechanics Institute advertising sign on their building advertising the institute rather than a company. The 8-hour monument at the end of the central median can be seen.
On the rear is an illustration of Shoppee's Square in the median strip.
See item 4083 for a postcard.

Significance

Yields information about the operation of ESCo trams in Sturt St and in particular the Sebastopol type.

Physical description

Black and white Illustration cut from a journal