1888 Major Works on the Yarra Easyflow it became Georges Department Store

it became Georges Department Store in 1889

with Mr Stevens' Fine Art Gallery and F

Ionic or Corinthian

on fold-out sheet 49 x 61 cm

1888 Major Works on the Yarra Easyflow it became Georges Department StoreMelbournes 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