Historical information
The photo shows a scene during the celebrations for Queen Victoria's Jubilee in Swanston St with many cable trams in the view, along with crowds of people and soldiers. In the background is the Talma building (see reference) advertising Artistic Stationery Co, J T Buxton real estate and W Ford Chemist. Photo taken from about Little Collins St.
Significance
Yields information about the celebrations for Queen Victoria Jubilee in 1897 and Swanston St.
Physical description
Black and white photo with a caption taped to the rear.
Inscriptions & markings
"Swanston Street, probably during celebrations of Queen Victoria's Jubilee in 1897"
