Historical information

This postcard is part of an album of postcards which date from late 19th century to mid 20th century. It depicts the intersection of Camp and Ford Streets, Beechworth and features the Bank of Victoria building and ornate streetlights. C1900s

Significance

This postcard is in an album of postcards dating from the late 19th century to mid 20th century. It reflects the popularity of collecting postcards in Australia which reached a height in the early 1900s until around 1920.

Physical description

Postcard of intersection of Ford and Camp Streets with Bank of Victoria building prominent.

Inscriptions & markings

On front, printed underneath photograph: 'John Fletcher Beechworth. Ford Street, Beechworth.'
On front on the side of photograph, handwritten: 'Dear Cis / Have not / heard from / you since / you changed / your name. / Will be / glad to / get a line. / Hope you / & yours / are well. / I am not / living in Beechworth - address / as before Hol.
On back right-hand side of card, handwritten: 'Mr & Mrs W Stuart / Richmond Plains / Wedderburn / Victoria'