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Post card of Smith Street

1906 - 1911 Post card of Smith Street


ID: 9448
Copyright: Image held by Royal Historical Society of Victoria
Org ID: CL PIC 577


Description: Shows Foy and Gibson's at the time of their summer fair. The shot is angled so that more can be seen of the Fitzroy side of Smith Street, including the Union Bank of Australia. A number of larrikins stand on the road, gawping about, while ladies in elaborate Edwardian hats walk along the paths or travel in a cable tram.Several covered carriages wait outside Foy and Gibson's. Content of image: Foy and Gibson ; Smith Street Source of image: Royal Historical Society of Victoria Address: Smith Street streets - smith street
Subject: shops

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