Photograph - Bourke St looking east from near Queen Street, c1900

Historical information

Photograph shows a scene looking east along Bourke St from near Queen St. Has a number of cable trams in the view, one sign written Clifton Hill, along with several horse-drawn carts. Has signs for T Warburton, W T Henley's Telegraph works, Bryants Hotel, and the Metropolitan Hotel. The GPO is in the background.

Significance

Yields information about cable trams in Bourke St and the buildings near Elizabeth St c1900.

Physical description

Black and white photograph with notes on the rear.

Inscriptions & markings

Has the number "64" in pencil in top right-hand corner and "H2172".

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