Historical information

The photograph is of the commemorative trowel used to lay the foundation stone of the Preston tram depot (later Thornbury) of the Fitzroy Northcote and Preston Tramways Trust. Engraved silver plated trowel "Presented to C Ottery Esq, President of FNP Tramway Trust by Thomson & Chalmers Builders". See second image for the actual foundation stone on display at the Museum.

Significance

Has a close association with the event of the laying of the foundation of the FNPTT depot in St Georges Road & Miller St.

Physical description

Colour print and 35mm negative.