Summary
Monochrome photograph depicting illuminated buildings in Melbourne on Collins 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 west down Collins Street, buildings shown include the Regent Theatre, Town Hall and the Manchester Unity Building. Tram lines run down the centre with cars lining the street either side.
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
Collins 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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Inscriptions
Printed in grey text on a black label (which has become detached from album page): 'Collins Street looking West.'
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Classification
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Type of item
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
193 mm (Width), 117 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Buildings, Cars, Electricity, Lights, Melbourne Centenary, 1935, Street Lighting, Streetscapes, Tram Lines
