Postcard, Rose Stereograph Co, "Swanston Street Melbourne", late 1940s

Historical information

Rose Series postcard No. P 967 titled "Swanston Street Melbourne", looking south from Little Collins St. One W2 class tram is running a Route 7D is in the view. Note the Tram Safety Zone with the lamp on the top. In the background are the Town Hall on the left, the Manchester Unity building, and advertising for Capstan cigarettes and a sign for the Capital Theatre.

Significance

Yields information about Swanston St. at the intersection with Little Collins St.

Physical description

Postcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear. Unused.

Inscriptions & markings

Has "1949" in pencil on the rear.

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