Summary
Monochrome photograph depicting an illuminated buildings in Melbourne on Swanston Street as part of the 1934 Centenary celebrations. It is part of a large photographic collection of glass plate and film negatives, photographic prints and photo albums, relating to the development of the electric power supply industry in Victoria, operated by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV) from 1919 to 1993 and various predecessor private and municipal power supply enterprises dating back to the late 1880s.
Description of Content
Illuminated buildings in Melbourne. Looking north up Swanston Street, the Nicholas Building and the Manchester Unity Building are both shown. People line the street in foreground.
Physical Description
Monochrome silver gelatin photographic print.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Public Record Office Victoria (PROV), Publicity Division, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), by Feb 1993
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Place & Date Depicted
Swanston Street, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1934
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Creator
State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), Victoria, Australia, 1934
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Format
Photograph, Monochrome
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Type of item
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
118 mm (Width), 192 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Buildings, Cars, Electricity, Lights, Melbourne Centenary, 1935, Street Lighting, Streetscapes
