Photograph - Traffic Congestion - Spencer St Bridge, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), 15-10-1954

Historical information

Photo of traffic congestion on the Spencer St/Clarendon St with a W2 in the far distance. Has the Tea House (Robur) in the background and the fish market buildings on the left side.

Significance

Demonstrates the work of the MMTB to understand traffic congestion affecting tramways in the city area and the type of motor vehicle in use at the time.

Physical description

Black and white print with notes on the rear

Inscriptions & markings

In ink "Date 15-10-54, time 830 hrs, Spencer St from Viaduct, (north side) looking south (from tray of tramway track). General view of North and Southbound traffic."

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