Historical information

Photo shows W class tram 349 northbound in Swanston St at Bourke St. The tram has the destination of Coburg. In the background are signs for Cann's Ladies Wear and the Leviathan building advertising a Square Deal Sale. On the left hand side is a sign banning right hand turns in the afternoons and Saturdays around midday. The tram entered traffic in December 1925. The Nicholas Building further down Swanston Street is still under construction and was completed in 1926. Photo dates from early 1926. There is a horse drawn vehicle in the view along with a policeman on point duty.

Significance

Yields information about W class tram 349 and Swanston in 1926.

Physical description

Photocopy of a black and white photo