1888 Major Works on the Yarra Easyflow Photograph attributed to the Victorian

Photograph attributed to the Victorian Railways

Great Britain

on fold-out sheet 49 x 61 cm

The initial survey was carried out by Lieutenants Symonds and Henry

it became Georges Department Store in 1889

1888 Major Works on the Yarra Easyflow Photograph attributed to the VictorianMelbournes first Big Build. This photo around 1888 shows a very important and pivotal time for Melbournes growth. In 1879 the Flinders Street Tramway opened, thereby connecting Flinders Street and Spencer Street Stations. It is visible in the photo, running parallel with Flinders Street. This was a single line operating only during the night hours, carrying freight only. It was replaced by the Flinders Street viaduct in 1891. The Melbourne area has