Photograph - Queens Parade Clifton Hill - cable tram set, Frank Shennen, c1940

Historical information

Photograph shows car 586 in Queens Parade, Clifton Hill with the rail line and over bridge in the background. The grip mechanism has been lifted. The tram has the destination of Spencer St. Same handwriting as that of Frank Shennen though it may not be his photograph.

Significance

Yields information about Clifton Hill cable tram depot and tram 586.

Physical description

Black and white photograph with notes on the rear.

Inscriptions & markings

On rear in pencil "Car 586, possibly at Clifton Hill." Has the number "179" in pencil in top right-hand corner.

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