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Collins Street, looking east, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, c1900s(?)
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Collins Street, looking east, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, c1900s(?)
Collins Street, looking east, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, c1900s(?). Postcard. The view shows Prince Alfreds Tower, the clock tower of Melbourne Town Hall. Designed by Joseph Reed in Second Empire style, the town hall was completed in 1870
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Collins Street, Looking East - A Glimpse into Melbourne's Historic Charm
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. This print takes us back to the bustling streets of Collins Street in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia during the early 1900s. The image showcases a vibrant cityscape that beautifully blends Victorian-era architecture with the energy of a growing metropolis. At the heart of this scene stands Prince Alfreds Tower, an iconic clock tower belonging to the magnificent Melbourne Town Hall. Designed by Joseph Reed in the elegant Second Empire style and completed in 1870, this architectural masterpiece adds grandeur and character to the surrounding area. As we delve deeper into this snapshot from history, we notice a lively mix of people going about their daily lives. Horse-drawn carriages gracefully traverse alongside trams on this busy street while pedestrians navigate their way through traffic. The presence of these various modes of transportation highlights both progress and tradition within a rapidly evolving city. The colorized print further enhances our connection to this era as it vividly captures every detail - from the colorful facades lining Collins Street to the lush greenery adorning its lanes and avenues. With its rich historical significance and undeniable charm, "Collins Street, Looking East" serves as a testament to Melbourne's enduring beauty and reminds us of how far this remarkable city has come since those bygone days.
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