Historical information

Image shows a view of Collins St West from ? street. Has a Victoria Bridge cable tram in the view. Buildings marked are Baylee & Co, Life Insurance Co., North British & Mercantile Insurance Co, Hicks Atk? Moubray - Draper. Based on date on the rear of the card 1905.

Significance

Yields information about Collins St West c1905 and the nature of dress of the many men in the photo.

Physical description

Colour postcard - Divided back, titled "Collins Street West" with a tape boarder on the rear with pencil notes.

Inscriptions & markings

In pencil "SPF/Melbourne - Streets - Collins Street West c1905". price of 6E and rubber stamp imprint in one corner.