Historical information

The photo shows the opening of the Box Hill to Doncaster Electric Tramway 14/10/1889. Shows the first tram with many well dressed gentlemen in top hats on or around the tram. See item 5218 for a postcard photo.

Significance

Yields information about the opening of the Box Hill to Doncaster tramway in 1889.

Physical description

Photograph, black and white with notes on the rear.

Inscriptions & markings

in ink - "First Elec Car Doncaster", MMTB Print (From RHSV Original?)" and TMSV stamp.