Postcard, Rose Stereograph Co, "Collins Street (The Block) Melbourne Vic.", c1940

Historical information

Rose Series postcard No. P 3032, titled "Collins Street (The Block) Melbourne Vic.", looking west from near Swanston Street. Has W2 class tram No 522 (City) and part of W class No. 267 in the view. Several cars are waiting to do a hook turn. The Australian Provincial Assurance (APA) Association Ltd tower is in the final stages of construction; completed in 1929.

Significance

Yields information about Collins Street from Swanston Street 1929c

Physical description

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

Inscriptions & markings

Has a letter to "Aunty" from Carolyn in Albury, undated. Has the Ken Magor stamp on the top edge.

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