Historical information

Photograph shows a PMTT four-wheel Californian combination tram at the High Street East Kew terminus just northeast of Strathalbyn Street and Harp Road. The Harp of Erin Hotel fence and tree are on the right. There are few other buildings in the view. The Kew Cemetery line was extended along High Street to Strathalbyn Street, Kew on 8/5/1915. There is a tramway shelter on the left-hand side of the road. This photo is not taken at Burke Road.

Significance

Yields information about the High Street Kew tram line c1916.

Physical description

Black and white photograph with a stamp and details on the rear.

Inscriptions & markings

Has the stamp of the ARHS Vic Div L G Poole Collection and in ink "Harp of Erin 1916 - Hotel Burke Rd."