Scott Bird Heritage Photography
Documenting Australia's rich Aboriginal and European history.
Former Tramsheds, Tracks, Rosettes and Turning Circles
Sydney had a vast tram network - one of the world's largest - from 1879 until 1961. The lines were ultimately closed due largely to their popularity amongst the general public; and their hatred by motorists (who blamed the trams for traffic congestion).
The images here are of some of the remaining elements of that wonderful system.
Read MoreThe images here are of some of the remaining elements of that wonderful system.
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Sydney, Australia
Terrace houses in Trinity Ave, Dawes Point. One of the many streets altered significantly when the Sydney Harbour Bridge was constructed (1923-1932).
The large building in the middle of the photo is the Argyle Sub-station, converting electrical power for use on the nearby rail network. One of 15 built between 1926 and 1932.
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