Historical information

The photo shows the intersection of St Kilda Road and City Road, looking south, with several cable trams in the view. The first tram has the destination fo North Carlton. There are no motor cars in the view. In the background on the eastern median strip is the statue of Edmund FitzGibbon, former City of Melbourne Town Clerk, which was unveiled in 1908. See reference.

Significance

Yields information about St Kilda Road prior to conversion to electric trams.

Physical description

Black and white photograph with photographer's stamp on the rear.

Inscriptions & markings

Has the stamp of C J Fraser's on the rear with address.