Postcard, Rose Stereograph Co, "Swanston St Melbourne Vic", early 1930s

Historical information

Postcard of Swanston St Melbourne, looking south from Bourke St, Rose Series No. P4458. Has a W2 possibly No. 562 south bound showing route 2A ( ST KILDA BEACH VIA SOUTH MELBOURNE - CITY (via Swanston Street)) which dates from 1930. The Shrine of Remembrance is not visible. There are other trams in the view as well. In the background are the Royal Mail Hotel, Browns stores, Carlton Cigarettes, Robur Tea, Ezywalkin shoes and the Leviathan store

Significance

Yields information about the view along Swanston St from Bourke St.

Physical description

Postcard - black and white, divided back, unused.

Inscriptions & markings

"$3" in pencil on the rear.

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