Photograph - X1 465 Barkly St, Jim Seletto, c1962

Historical information

The photograph shows X1 class tram No. 465 with destination "Russell St." in Barkly Street, Footscray outside the recently closed cinema that had just reopened as the Fiesta Cabaret and Reception Room in 1962 - the year the tramway closed. The tram is small in a scene that shows the full height of Fiesta Room, many shops and cars.

Significance

Yields information about MMTB X1 and Footscray lines

Physical description

Black and white photograph with photographer's notes on rear

Inscriptions & markings

Red stamp and biro on rear: 'Photograph by J Seletto. Photo 38 JSE 12'

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