Historical information

Photograph looks north east across the Swanston and Lonsdale Streets intersection. Cable trams are shown on both streets. The hospitals many open balconies are fitted with beds. As Melbourne's first major hospital, by 1900 it was overcrowded and severely run down with fundraising efforts conducted to improve facilities and patient care.

Significance

Yields information about the Melbourne Hospital.

Physical description

Postcard with label below photograph and postcard markings on rear.

Inscriptions & markings

On front: 'The Melbourne Hospital Sutcliffe, Photo'; on rear: 'Postcard - A real photograph. Produced in Australia'