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Postcard - The Rose Series P. 3631 Postcard, Russell Street, Melbourne, c1935-1938

  • A busy street scene in Melbourne, likely in the 1930s. Vintage cars and trucks are driving and parked along the street, with pedestrians walking on the footpath and crossing the road. Buildings line both sides of the street, many with multiple stories and signs indicating businesses such as hotels and shops. A prominent tower or spire can be seen in the distance.

    Russell Street, Melbourne

Historical information

Postcard shows approximately on the northeast corner of Russell and Lonsdale St. A cable tramway is visible curving right onto Lonsdale St. A cable tram cross over is shown in Russell St.

Significance

Depicts the Collingwood and North Carlton cable tramway that closed in 1939.

Physical description

Postcard with black and white photo.

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