Historical information

The photograph taken from a newspaper shows W class tram 351, southbound on Swanston St, showing Special prior to the opening of the electric line on 24/1/1926. The caption notes it is the first electric tram to pass along the street.

Significance

Yields information about one of the first trams along Swanston St in 1926.

Physical description

Black and white photograph with a plain back.

Inscriptions & markings

Has "8" in pencil on the rear.