Swanston and Flinders Sts Melbourne in 1956

Swanston Street, Melbourne, looking south from Young and Jackson’s Hotel (Flinders st corner), 1956.

Princes Bridge station (on the left) was replaced in 1967, (part of the Princes Gate development, which included the Gas and Fuel towers) and in turn demolished to make way for Federation Square, unveiled in 2002.

Photographer: Laurie Richards Studio

Source: Museums Victoria

One thought on “Swanston and Flinders Sts Melbourne in 1956

  1. Anyone care to notice the disconnected tram track turning west from Swanston street?

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