1916 Collins Street Melbourne 1800-1820 The original artwork was a

The original artwork was a supplement to "The Illustrated Melbourne News"

An early photo of Swanston Street in 1858

with very little colour

He chose khaki uniforms instead of the more British scarlet and blue jackets

built in 1884

1916 Collins Street Melbourne 1800-1820 The original artwork was aA photograph of Collins Street looking west from the Elizabeth Street corner around 1916. At this time Melbourne looked so civilised, so prosperous. The architecture of the major buildings was stunning, and the city's wide streets allowed the facades to be viewed in all their glory. Sadly, we only have these photos to remind us of what we have lost. All text HotPress Photograph attributed to the Kerr Brothers. The notes from the State Library tell us